Since the beginning of the heating period of 2025-2026, which started on October 1, 2025, 85 fires have been registered in the Kostanay region. Due to timely preventive measures and the active work of civil protection authorities, the situation remains stable.

The main causes of fires are violations of the rules for the installation and operation of electrical equipment, improper installation and use of heating furnaces, careless handling of fire, as well as other and unidentified causes.

A set of preventive measures

To increase the level of fire safety, the Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region is implementing a Plan for preventive work in the residential sector for the heating period of 2025-2026.

As part of the second stage of the fire safety month, a repeated 100% house-to-house inspection of socially vulnerable segments of the population was carried out.

For reference:
7,429 families are registered, including:

3,165 large families,

1,049 single pensioners,

1,424 representatives of low mobility groups of the population,

290 orphaned children.

Types of heating:

2,334 — central,

3,261 — solid fuel,

1,834 — gas.

During the rounds, the basic rules of fire safety were explained to residents, QR codes with instructional videos were handed over, briefings and preventive conversations were conducted.

Information work and public education

To raise public awareness, the Emergency Department sends weekly SMS messages through the 112 number with reminders about the safe operation of heating systems. Audio clips and information messages about the rules of fire safety in everyday life are broadcast daily on TV and radio channels.

Special attention is paid to the education of children and adolescents. Classroom hours and thematic classes on the safe handling of fire and household appliances were held in all educational organizations of the region.

This year, 65,192 copies of visual materials aimed at preventing children's pranks with fire have been distributed. Conducted:

1,139 interactive and open lessons (85,380 students enrolled),

1,962 briefings,

3,225 lectures and talks (over 104,000 students were enrolled).

As part of the popularization of the profession of a rescuer and firefighter, 421 excursions to the Department's museum and fire stations were organized. Children are taught the rules of fire safety and the procedure for dealing with a fire.

For practical skills training, 1,341 evacuation trainings were organized, in which more than 63,764 people took part.

Support for socially vulnerable families and work with organizations

Explanatory work was carried out with the heads of organizations serving multi-family residential buildings to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing basements and attics.

With the participation of local executive bodies and volunteers, the Department provided targeted assistance to socially vulnerable families. Done:

cleaning of 3,786 chimneys,

repair of 186 furnaces,

replacement of electrical wiring in 121 houses,

installation of 2,051 carbon monoxide sensors.

Additionally, informational videos and materials were produced and posted, which were widely covered in the media and social networks.

The Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region continues to actively work to prevent fires, improve the safety culture among the population and create safe living conditions during the heating period.

The Akimat of Kostanay region urges residents to comply with fire safety rules and timely check the serviceability of heating devices.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1116545?lang=kk