Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – A fire broke out in a two-story private residence in Turkestan Region, Kazakhstan, on the morning of the 18th local time, resulting in 12 deaths, including 9 children. Three others were rescued unconscious and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Local emergency services reported that when rescuers arrived at the scene, the fire had already spread throughout the entire house. Rescuers discovered several bodies during their investigation and firefighting efforts and rushed three injured individuals to the hospital.
The fire affected an area of approximately 360 square meters and has now been extinguished. Witnesses stated that the homeowner had invited guests to a celebration the night before the fire; this information is currently being verified.
On the same day, Kazakh President Tokayev expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and instructed local authorities to provide necessary assistance to the families of the deceased and injured and to determine the cause of the fire as soon as possible.
The Kazakh police have opened an investigation into the fire, and related work is underway. (End)
