A roof fire broke out in a five-story residential building in Konaev, Almaty Region. Rescuers are evacuating residents. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), firefighters are working at an increased danger rank. When the first units arrived at the scene, the roof was already burning with open flame.
"Fire hoses were immediately deployed for extinguishing. An operational firefighting headquarters has been established at the fire site. No information has been received about casualties," the MES reported.
Earlier, "Kursiv" reported on the evacuation of residents of a burning nine-story building in Astana. Using a three-section ladder and an aerial ladder, firefighters rescued 17 people from the upper floors, including four children.
The circumstances and causes of the fire are being established. Rescue operations continue.