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A guest cottage at a holiday complex in Talgar district, Almaty Region, caught fire on 6 January 2026 and was quickly extinguished with no injuries—a timely reminder of safety standards at resort sites.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

Alert reached 112 on 6 January

The emergency call was received by the 112 hotline on 6 January 2026. The incident occurred within a recreation area in the Alatau rural district of Talgar, a popular getaway spot near Almaty.

Fire crews acted fast, no casualties

According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry for Emergency Situations (MES), response teams arrived promptly and found a small guest unit on fire. Coordinated actions by firefighters brought the blaze under full control, and no injuries were reported.

Cause under investigation

Specialists are conducting checks to determine what triggered the fire. Preliminary details have not been disclosed.

Why it matters

The incident underscores the importance of strict fire safety compliance at leisure facilities. Last summer, a significant blaze was also recorded at a tourist base near Lake Balkhash, reinforcing calls for consistent prevention measures across the sector.