🔥 Urgent update on the fire at the Bayanaul State National Nature Park
On September 14, 2026, at 11:58, dry grass was reported burning in the Bukhar-Zhyrau District of the Karaganda Region, in an area adjacent to the Bayanaul State National Nature Park. Subsequently, reports were received that the fire had spread into the territory of the park itself.
Since the fire was detected, 71 personnel and 31 units of equipment have been deployed to combat it.
Additionally, a Mi-8 helicopter from the "Kazavialesookhrana" state enterprise, equipped with a water-dropping bucket, has been engaged in the firefighting effort.
Operations to contain and extinguish the fire are currently underway, alongside measures to prevent its further spread; the fire danger level is rated as Class V (extremely high).
