Fire at Karaganda hospital forces evacuation of 20 patients
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A fire broke out at a multi-profile hospital in Karaganda on September 1, 2026, prompting the evacuation of 20 patients. The blaze, which started in stored waste paper, spread to the wooden roof structure of a one-story entrance annex attached to the five-story hospital building. No injuries were reported.
Key Facts
- The fire was extinguished over an area of 25 square meters.
- 20 patients were evacuated to a neighboring block of the hospital.
- The fire started in stored waste paper on Mukhanov Street in the Kazybek Bi district of Karaganda.
- No injuries were reported.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire Origin and Spread
The fire began in stored waste paper on the territory of the multi-profile hospital on Mukhanov Street in the Kazybek Bi district of Karaganda. Flames spread to the wooden roof structure of a one-story entrance annex attached to the five-story hospital building. Firefighting units from the Karaganda Region Emergency Situations Department arrived at the scene. The fire was extinguished over an area of 25 square meters.
Evacuation and Response
Emergency Situations Ministry staff, together with the hospital administration, evacuated 20 patients to a neighboring block. Rescuers prevented the fire from spreading to the main hospital building and adjacent structures. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire is being established.
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