Six people sustained injuries. The victims were urgently hospitalized. Their condition is currently stable.
It is important to note that there was no fire or other types of ignition.
The akim of the East Kazakhstan region, Yerbek Kosherebaev, arrived at the scene and reported that the explosion occurred due to repair and welding work on the coal supply conveyor. He added that the enterprise continues to operate as usual.
According to him, all mechanisms and systems are functioning properly, and the boilers continue to provide heat to the city.
“The station is operational, all units and aggregates are in order,” noted the akim.
Yerbek Kosherebaev further stated that one should not believe rumors and unreliable information, especially if it comes from unofficial sources.