20 tenants evacuated in Taraz due to balcony apartment fire

TARAZ. KAZINFORM – 20 tenants were evacuated as a result of a fire on a balcony at the residential complex in Taraz city on Thursday, Kazinform has learned from the local emergencies department.

The fire on the 5^th floor of the residential complex started at around 21:30 pm Taraz time. It engulfed an area of 5 square meters.

Firefighters summoned to the scene evacuated 20 people, including five children, from the residential complex.

The blaze was contained by 21:56 pm and fully extinguished by 22:03 pm. No victims or injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.