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Eight injured by fire in Astana Transport Tower

ASTANA. Eight were injured as a result of a fire in Astana Transport Tower, Kazakhstan Today reports citing the Ministry of Emergencies.

In particular, according to the Ministry of Emergencies, during the fire extinguishment 6 members of the Ministry fire brigades were injured. Besides, two unidentified persons have applied for the medical aid.

The fire broke out yesterday, May 30, at 4.09 PM in the roof and upper floors engulfing 1,200 square metres of the building surface and 600 square metres of the interior of the , Transport Tower where the Ministries of Transport and Communications is located.

The fire extinguishment services put out the fire at 7.33 PM. There have not been any human deaths. 170 persons and 36 specially equipped vehicles of the Ministry of Emergencies participated.


14 posted on 05/31/2006 1:05:26 AM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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Mostly out.

15 posted on 05/31/2006 1:08:13 AM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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