A truck caught fire on Tole bi Avenue in Almaty. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The incident occurred at the intersection with Baitursynov Street: first smoke came from under the hood, then the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
Firefighters, police officers and an ambulance crew arrived at the scene. Rescuers extinguished the fire, and police cordoned off the scene and ensured road safety. No medical assistance was needed, no casualties.
According to Almaty police, after the fire was extinguished, the truck was quickly removed from the roadway to prevent traffic jams and ensure safe traffic. The cause of the fire is being established.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that in the Talgar district of the Almaty region, a fire in a plastic products workshop was localized, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
Consequences of the incident
No one was injured as a result of the incident. For traffic safety, the vehicle was removed from the road. Currently, the causes of the fire are being investigated.
Safety measures
Police officers cordoned off the scene and regulated traffic. Firefighters took control of the situation. An ambulance crew was on duty at the scene.
Previous case
A fire in a plastic products workshop in the Talgar district was also successfully localized. Emergency workers prevented the spread of fire.
Conclusion
The truck fire in Almaty ended without casualties. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.