In the Sarayshyq district of Astana, a special operation was conducted to ensure fire safety as part of preparations for the heating season. The event was organized by the district akimat in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Situations.

During the operation, chimneys in residential buildings were cleaned and smoke detectors were installed. Islam Ibraim, head of the life support department of Sarayshyq district akimat, noted that 43 homes with stove heating are registered. Assistance is currently being provided to nine houses inhabited by socially vulnerable groups, where there is potential danger. "Since the beginning of the year, around 30 homes have been equipped with automatic smoke detectors. By the end of the year, it is planned to install 150 of these devices. Today, we carried out these works on Baisheshek and Kapal streets," he stated.

Experts emphasize the importance of cleaning chimneys during the summer-autumn period to prevent smoke from entering the house during the heating season, which can threaten the lives and health of residents. "During the heating season, it’s also essential to monitor the condition of the stoves themselves. A protective metal sheet, measuring 70 cm in length and 40 cm in width, should be placed in front of the firebox opening. There should be no cracks in the brick masonry of the stove. Flammable substances should not be stored near it, nor should firewood and shoes be dried. The use of flammable liquids to ignite the fire is strictly prohibited as it can lead to severe burns. Most fires occur due to the neglect of such simple safety measures," added Baglan Nurbaev, senior lieutenant of civil protection with the Department of Emergency Situations of the Sarayshyq district.

reported by ЖКХ24, citing the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Astana.

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The mayor of Shymkent took part in the 'Taza Kazakhstan' environmental campaign. As part of the nationwide initiative 'Taza Kazakhstan', Shymkent hosted the international event World Cleanup Day, aligned with the World Cleanup Day.

Over 43,000 residents participated in the citywide cleanup, including youth, volunteers, public utility workers, and local citizens. More than 200 pieces of special equipment were deployed for the cleanup efforts.

One of the key locations for the campaign was the Shymkent State Dendrological Park named after A. Askarov. The event here was attended by the city mayor, along with over 3,000 young individuals and volunteers, as well as employees from utility services.

Particular attention was given to preserving nature and enriching the environment. Alongside the campaign participants, the city mayor released 10 squirrels and 25 pheasants into the dendrological park, and 150 kilograms of fish were introduced into a local water body.

Event participants conducted sanitary cleanups, collected household waste, performed sanitary tree pruning, and carried out other beautification efforts.

reports ЖКХ24, referencing the website of Shymkent's Urban Environment Development Department.

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