A utility building in the yard of a private house caught fire in Tole bi village, Zhambyl region. During firefighting, rescuers removed two gas cylinders from the flames, preventing a possible explosion. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred on Altynsarin Street in Shu district. The fire covered 80 square meters. Emergency Situations Ministry employees removed the gas cylinders to a safe distance and then completely extinguished the fire.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded Kazakhstanis of the need to observe fire safety rules and handle gas equipment with care.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that in Kostanay region rescuers removed two gas cylinders from a burning residential building. In early October, firefighters prevented a possible explosion of a 50-liter cylinder in Temirtau. And in September, in Turkestan region, three gas cylinders were removed from a burning utility building at once. In all cases, there were no injuries.