In the Kokpekti district of the Abai region, extinguishing of a natural fire continues simultaneously in three areas. About 180 people and 26 units of equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and local executive bodies are involved in the work. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
In addition, the Ministry of Emergency Situations' Kazaviaspas helicopter with a water-discharge device is involved in extinguishing. Aviation has already made 22 drops, using 66 tons of water.
"The extinguishing of the fire is complicated by strong winds, difficult terrain and dry vegetation. Rescuers and involved forces continue to work on eliminating individual fire sources," the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
The department added that specialists constantly monitor the situation and take measures to prevent further spread of the fire.
"The situation is under the control of the Ministry of Emergency Situations," the rescuers emphasized.
Meanwhile, in the Karkaraly district of the Karaganda region, a natural fire near the village of Zhanatogan was localized.
The fire occurred in a mountainous steppe area. 153 people and 51 units of equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, local executive bodies and volunteer formations were involved in extinguishing.
"Currently, work continues to eliminate individual smoldering sources and guard the territory," the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.
There is no threat to populated areas. Work on site will continue until the fire is completely eliminated.
The day before, Vice Minister for Emergency Situations Ramil Kamalov, Head of the Emergency Situations Department of the Karaganda Region Margulan Amanbayev and Deputy Akim of the region Ruslan Kenzhebekov inspected from the air the territory of the natural fire, which has been extinguished in the region since August 11. Following the flyover, forces and equipment were redistributed.