Kazakh PM Smailov condoles over deadly hostel fire in Almaty

Prime minister Alikhan Smailov of Kazakhstan offered condolences to the family members and close ones of those died in the hostel fire in Almaty, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of the Kazakh government. 

Shocked by the tragedy that took the lives of people in Almaty. The Kazakh government is to take every measure to establish the cause of the incident; those responsible will be held accountable. Those suffered and family members of those died are to receive assistance, said the Kazakh Prime minister.

Smailov expressed words of condolences to the family members and close ones of those killed. He wished a speedy recovery to those affected by the fire.

As earlier reported, 13 people were killed in the hostel fire in Almaty. As of 08:40 am, 59 people self-evacuated, three of them were rushed to the hospital. 56 are housed temporarily at the nearby school. Among those killed are the nationals of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The hostel owned by Halyk Bank (People’s Bank) housed students and workers.

The governmental commission was set up to determine the cause of the fire.

A criminal investigation was launched into the hostel fire.