52 evacuated as jewelry store catches fire in Almaty
23:09, 2 February 2016
ALMATY. KAZINFORM - Over 50 people were evacuated after a jewelry store caught fire in Almaty city on Tuesday evening.
According to reports, the Gold Shop jewelry store in 81 Zhibek Zholy Avenue caught fire at 8:19 p.m. local time.
Firefighters summoned to the scene evacuated 52 people, including 12 children. The blaze covered an area of 30 square meters.
It was contained by 8:43 p.m. and extinguished by 9:09 p.m.
No casualties or injuries were reported.