In Almaty, a fire broke out in an apartment on the fourth floor of a five-story residential building. Due to heavy smoke, rescuers had to evacuate people from the building via the staircase. Among those rescued were five children. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The fire occurred in a house on Turgut Ozal Street. When the first units arrived at the scene, the entrance was already heavily smoked.
Rescue Operations
During reconnaissance and firefighting, emergency services evacuated six people from the building, five of whom were children.
"During reconnaissance and firefighting, six people were rescued from the building via the stairwell by emergency services, five of them children," the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
The fire was completely extinguished. According to the ministry, there were no casualties.
Fire Safety Rules
This incident once again reminds of the importance of following fire safety rules. Residents are advised to install smoke detectors in apartments, keep fire extinguishers, and know the evacuation plan in case of an emergency. In case of fire, immediately call 101 or 112.
Conclusion
The fire in Almaty ended without casualties thanks to the professionalism of rescuers. All rescued individuals received necessary assistance. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to strictly adhere to fire safety measures.