10:42, 12 июня 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Baktygul OSMONALIEVA
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov sent a telegram of condolences to the head of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in connection with casualties as a result of forest fires in the east of the country.
«Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, on behalf of the Kyrgyz people and on my own behalf, I offer my deepest condolences in connection with the loss of life as a result of forest fires raging in eastern Kazakhstan. Sharing the pain and bitterness of an irreparable loss, I ask you to convey sincere words of support to the families and friends of the killed Kazakhstanis and a speedy recovery to all the victims,» the telegram says.
At least 14 people were killed in the fire in Semei Ormany forest reserve. All of them were forestry workers.
The authorities would mourn together with the citizens and remember the names of those whose lives were taken by this natural disaster, the head of state said.
The total area of the fire, which began during a thunderstorm, was estimated at 60,000 hectares.
June 12 was declared a Day of National Mourning in Kazakhstan.