A 26-story building caught fire in Kazakhstan

It became known about a powerful fire that broke out in the capital of Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 22.

In Astana burning 26-storey residential building. About it reports Tengrinews.

A strong fire engulfed the 26-story building of the residential complex Rixos Khan Shatyr Residences. LCD is located in the central district of Astana.

As reported in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, on the last floors of the building the outer covering of apartments caught fire.

At least 72 firefighters and 16 units of equipment are working at the scene of the fire. Rescuers partially evacuated the building.

In the videos published on the network, it can be seen that the fire is quite large. Black smoke is visible several kilometers away.