Almaty Gas Explosion: One Dead, Investigation Underway

Almaty Explosion Claims Life: Gas Blast Devastates Home, Emergency Services Respond Almaty, Kazakhstan - A gas explosion rocked the Shapagat microdistrict of Almaty's Alatau district on June 2, 2025, at approximately 13:55, claiming the life of a man born in 1949. The blast, believed to have originated from a gas-air mixture, caused significant damage to a private residence built in 1980, leaving debris scattered across the area. A swift response from emergency services, including the Almaty City Administration, the Emergency Situations Department, and the Republic's Rapid Rescue Team of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, ensured the scene was quickly secured and the investigation launched. "The force of the explosion was immense," commented a resident of the area, who requested anonymity. "I saw the house collapse in seconds." The rescue operation involved a multitude of agencies, including K9 units, the Disaster Medicine Center, and the city's mutual assistance services. The body of the 1949-born man was recovered from the rubble. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the explosion and the full extent of the damage.