The death toll in a fire in an arms depot in Kostanay, Kazakhstan (in the north of the country), rose to four. DEA News”With reference to the press service of the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor.
“Seven store employees were injured, four died, three received burns and were hospitalized,” the ministry said in a statement.
The Armory Chamber warehouse caught fire on September 4, causing the ammunition to explode. The fire spread to a service station, an auto parts store, a canteen and neighboring private homes and damaged numerous cars.
The Kazakhstan Prosecutor General’s Office launched an investigation into the large-scale fires in the north of the country. The progress of the investigation was placed under personal control by the Attorney General.
A forest fire broke out in northern Kazakhstan on Friday (September 2nd). The next day, the fire spread to the nearest villages and 1841 people were evacuated.
Previously, the Ministry of Emergencies of Kazakhstan affected, including three employees of the Ministry of Emergencies. It also became known about one deceased.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev intend to visit Operation center to extinguish forest fires that started in Kostanay region.
Source: Gazeta
