The explosion and subsequent fire at the "Osh markazi" restaurant in the city of Shchuchinsk, Burabay district, Akmola region, Kazakhstan, have led to serious consequences. According to preliminary data, at least six people were killed, and about 20 people were injured. Later, Kazakhstan's Kazinform news agency reported that the death toll reached seven, with 19 injured.
According to reports, the tragedy occurred at night, and rescue services promptly arrived at the scene. Firefighters managed to extract eight gas cylinders from the building engulfed in flames and rescued more than ten people from the dangerous area. This was one of the important factors preventing the scale of the catastrophe from escalating further.
According to official data, the fire was completely extinguished by 22:40 Moscow time. Currently, an investigation is underway regarding the exact causes of the explosion and fire, as well as the factors that led to the incident. According to Kazinform, a criminal case has been initiated following this incident.
Employees of the emergency services, representatives of local authorities, doctors, police, as well as gas technical control officials are working at the scene. Rescuers are busy clearing the rubble, providing assistance to the injured, and restoring all the details of the incident.
This tragedy was devastating news for the entire region. This catastrophe, which occurred in a typical dining establishment, disrupted the lives of several families in an instant. The most important issue now is the condition of the victims, the full disclosure of the causes, and the issuance of a final conclusion so that such a tragedy does not happen again.
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