Astana Fire Department rescues three in high-rise blaze
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A fire broke out in a high-rise building in Astana's Nura district, affecting ten floors. Firefighters evacuated three people, including two children. The incident occurred amid heavy smoke in the stairwell.
The Fire
A fire ignited in the electrical panel room of a high-rise building on Kultegin Street in Astana's Nura district. The flames spread from the first to the tenth floor, causing significant smoke in the stairwell. Firefighters arrived promptly and began extinguishing the fire, deploying water to control the blaze.
Evacuation Efforts
Rescue teams evacuated three individuals from the building, including two children. The evacuation was conducted using an aerial ladder due to the intense smoke. The Astana Fire Department reported that no injuries were sustained during the operation.
Rescue of 12 People, Including 7 Children
Firefighters rescued 12 people, including seven children, from a fire on Azerbaieva Street in Astana. Two infants were carried out by firefighters Ibrahim Islam and Maral Tupishev. The fire occurred in a seventh-floor apartment.
What's Next
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. It remains unclear how the electrical panel ignited.
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Astana Fire Department rescues three in high-rise blaze
