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Wildfires in Pavlodar region extinguished, localized in Karaganda region

Wildfires in Pavlodar region extinguished, localized in Karaganda region
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The wildfire in Pavlodar region has been extinguished, Kazinform News Agency learned from the ministry of emergencies.

The wildfire in Pavlodar region has been extinguished. The area of the fire is being determined," a statement from the ministry reads.


As reported, on October 6, a steppe fire broke out in Karaganda region, which then spread to the territory of Pavlodar region. The fire covered an area of 3,000 hectares. At 02:20 the fire, which had already spread to an area of 10,000 hectares in the Bayanaul district of Pavlodar region, was localized.

18 residents of Zheltau village in Pavlodar region, including eight children, were evacuated to a safe area.

The wildfire in Karaganda region was localized. The area of the fire is being determined.

33-year-old firefighter from Saran town, Karaganda region, Khali Khairat, died during the steppe fire in Karkaraly district on Sunday, October 6. Another four firefighters got injuries and were hospitalized.
 

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