A fire broke out in a three-story gaming club on Tashkent Street in Taraz. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on August 16, 2026. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, when the first rescue units arrived at the scene, open flames and heavy smoke were already visible inside the building.
"The fire was extinguished in the shortest possible time by the forces of the units. Thanks to the operational actions of the rescuers, the spread of fire to nearby residential buildings was prevented," the Ministry reported.
The agency clarified that there were no casualties, and the cause of the fire is still being determined.
Previous Incident
Earlier, Kursiv reported about a strong fire that broke out near the Almaty-2 railway station.
Conclusion
The fire in the gaming club in Taraz has been completely extinguished, with no casualties. Currently, investigative measures are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Thanks to the prompt actions of the rescuers, serious consequences were avoided.