Over 26 evacuated from burning high-rise residential building in Akmola region

A 73-year-old woman was rescued from a burning apartment in Kokshetau, Kazinform News Agency reports.

 25 people, including four children, were evacuated from a nine-storey residential house as the fire broke out in one of the apartments on the ninth floor.

The fire was localized in 14 minutes and brought under control in 20 minutes.

No casualties were reported.