Mega Alma-Ata mall evacuated after fire alarm, no fire found
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Visitors were evacuated from Mega Alma-Ata shopping mall in Almaty on August 22 after a fire alarm went off. Emergency crews found no open fire, and the mall resumed operations. The cause was later identified as a short circuit in electrical wiring.
Key Facts
- The fire alarm at Mega Alma-Ata shopping mall in Almaty triggered an evacuation on August 22, 2026.
- Emergency crews found no open fire, and the elevated call rank was not confirmed.
- The Almaty Emergency Situations Department later reported a short circuit in electrical wiring without open burning.
- Mega Alma-Ata administration stated all systems were operating normally and there was no threat to visitors.
Evacuation and Emergency Response
Fire alarms sounded at Mega Alma-Ata on Rozybakiyev Street in Almaty, prompting evacuation of visitors. Fire crews arrived at the scene, and videos of the evacuation and emergency vehicles circulated on social media. The Almaty Emergency Situations Department reported that the elevated call rank was not confirmed and no open fire was found. Forces and equipment dispatched to the scene were returned to their units after the check.
Cause and Aftermath
The Almaty Emergency Situations Department later announced that a short circuit in electrical wiring caused the alarm, with no open burning. Consequences of the short circuit were eliminated, according to the department. Mega Alma-Ata administration said the situation was under control, all systems were operating normally, and the mall continued working. The mall administration stated there was no threat to the life and health of visitors and that they were investigating the circumstances.
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Mega Alma-Ata mall evacuated after fire alarm, no fire found
