Fire in Almaty's elite district captured by eyewitnesses

Tengrinews.kz — A fire broke out on the grounds of a private house in Almaty's Bostandyk district. Eyewitnesses captured video of thick plumes of black smoke rising near the AFD Plaza residential complex.
What is known about the fire
The Almaty Department of Emergency Situations reported that the fire occurred on November 3 at 15:50 on Karataev Street.
Twenty-three personnel and seven units of equipment are currently working at the scene.

"At this moment, forces and resources from the Almaty garrison are extinguishing a fire in the Bostandyk district on Karataev Street. According to preliminary data, the fire broke out in a private residential house," the statement reads.






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The material was updated on November 3, 2026, at 16:35. According to updated data from the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, an outbuilding caught fire, with the flames spreading to a non-residential building. The total area of the fire was 100 square meters. The fire was contained at 16:17. There were no casualties.