400 hectares of steppe in Atyrau oblast caught fire

Steppe fire occurred in Atyrau oblast, Tengrinews.kz reports citing press-service of Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergency Situations.The fire was registered in Aksai area of Kyzylkuginsky region. Its area is 400 hectares. No casualties were reported.Ten employees and two fire-fighting vehicles of Atyrau oblast Emergency Situations Department were involved in firefighting. 15 local citizens helped fire-fighters.