Firefighters Contain Kazakhstan's Atyrau Market Blaze

A fire broke out at a market along Beybarys Avenue in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, affecting several clothing retail stalls.

Fire crews arriving at the scene found container-type retail boutiques ablaze, with the blaze threatening to spread to neighboring stalls, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

“Thanks to the coordinated efforts of firefighters, the fire was prevented from spreading and extinguished quickly, covering an area of 500 square meters,” the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

An operational headquarters and four firefighting sectors were deployed. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

The incident follows a recent tragedy in Karaganda, where a fire claimed two lives and left 11 people hospitalized, highlighting ongoing concerns about fire safety in Kazakhstan.