22 October 2026 a gas-air mixture explosion occurred in the Esentai City residential complex in Almaty. At the time of the incident, a family of five was in the house. Three children sustained minor injuries. According to the chairman of the property owners' association (POA), a criminal case has been opened into the incident.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE EXPLOSION
As Tengrinews.kz reports, the explosion occurred at around 06:50 in the morning in a three-storey residential building on Kapparov Street in the Medeu district of Almaty.
According to preliminary information from the akimat, the cause may have been a natural gas leak. Earlier, city authorities reported that two minors sustained minor injuries. After receiving medical assistance, they were sent home.
Later, Tengrinews.kz correspondents established that at the time of the explosion there were two adults and three children in the house. According to the publication, all three children sustained minor injuries.
HOW THE EVACUATION PROCEEDED
According to eyewitnesses, a small fire broke out after the explosion, which was extinguished with water. A local plumber ran to the scene and helped residents evacuate.
The explosion blew out windows and damaged the building's structures. Broken glass and debris are visible in the published footage. Workers began carrying residents' belongings out of the damaged house.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE CRIMINAL CASE
According to the chairman of the POA, a criminal case has been opened into the incident. However, the article of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other details of the investigation have not yet been specified.
Specialists are conducting an inspection at the scene. Heating in the houses has been switched off.
The exact causes of the explosion and the extent of the damage caused are being established.
