Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dossayev visited the site of a tragic fire in a hostel on Sharipov Street, where several people died as a result of the fire. He inspected the building and received information about the preliminary causes of the fire, El.kz reports.
Yerbolat Dossayev stressed that the city akimat took all necessary measures to support the victims and evacuees.
Temporary accommodation for the evacuees was promptly provided, as well as their meals were organized. In addition, the city's Health Department provides victims with all the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
The mayor of the city also expressed his condolences to the relatives and friends of those killed in this sad incident.