In Karaganda, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) rescued 20 cats, one dog, and two cars during a fire in a residential building. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The fire occurred on Cherkasskaya Street in the Kazybek Bi district. The flames engulfed a two-apartment residential building and then spread to a covered canopy, garage, and outbuildings. The total area of the fire was 100 square meters.
"MES employees rescued 20 cats and 1 dog from the house. During extinguishing, 3 gas cylinders were removed from the burning zone, which prevented a possible explosion. Also, two cars were saved from two garages," the MES reported.
The fire was completely extinguished. According to the agency, no one was injured as a result of the incident.
The MES reminded Kazakh citizens to observe fire safety rules.
Incident Details
The fire broke out in a two-apartment residential building on Cherkasskaya Street in the Kazybek Bi district of Karaganda. The fire quickly spread to a covered canopy, garage, and outbuildings. The area of the fire was 100 square meters.
Rescue Operation
MES employees promptly arrived at the scene and began extinguishing. 20 cats and 1 dog were evacuated from the burning house. Also, 3 gas cylinders were removed from the burning zone, preventing a possible explosion. Two cars were saved from two garages.
Aftermath
No one was injured in the fire. The rescued animals and cars were returned to their owners.
Warning
The MES urges Kazakh citizens to follow fire safety rules: use electrical appliances properly, store gas cylinders in safe places, and keep fire extinguishers at home.