Eight-story building in Almaty catches fire after road accident
Eight-story apartment building in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan caught fire as a result of a road accident involving a fuel truck on June 27, RIA Novosti reported with reference to the eyewitnesses of the accident.
Gasoline from the truck spilled onto the traffic area, along the road and burst into flames.
As a result of the fire, the fuel truck and several cars parked along the street exploded. After that, the fire spread to the eight-story apartment building.
Currently the accident scene is cordoned off and fire-fighting and evacuation of residents of the burning apartment are being carried out.
No information on victims or casualties has thus far been reported.
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