During the period from 2013 to November 2020, 23 cases of explosions and fires related to the operation of gas cylinders were registered in the East Kazakhstan region, including

During the period from 2013 to November 2020, 23 cases of explosions and fires related to the operation of gas cylinders were registered in the East Kazakhstan region, including:
- 12 fires (no explosion);
- 7 explosions followed by a fire;
- 4 explosions without causing a fire;
As a result of explosions and fires 4 people were killed (2013 – 2, 2014 – 1, 2019 – 1) and 17 people were injured (2013 – 2, 2014 – 6, 2017 – 1, 2018 – 2, 2019 -5, 2020-0).
The main causes of explosions and fires associated with gas cylinders were violations during operation, as well as malfunction of gas stoves and pipes.
The analysis shows that explosions and fires associated with gas cylinders primarily occur due to consumers ' disregard for the requirements in the field of gas and gas supply, fire and industrial safety.
Secondly, part of the population is not informed about the necessary inspection of gas cylinders and the responsibilities of gas grid organizations and owners of gas filling stations.
Third, the owners of gas filling stations (gas stations) in violation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "on gas and gas supply", refuel household gas cylinders.
In order to prevent fires related to the operation of gas cylinders, the Department conducts constant preventive work with the population, during which the following rules are explained to the population:
- Buy gas cylinders and gas equipment should only be in specialized organizations that have certificates for the sale of these products. After all, the responsibility for the safe operation of working gas appliances and their maintenance in proper condition is borne by their owners.
- Never buy gas appliances, including gas cylinders, from unauthorized persons.
- Annual inspection of gas equipment by specialists is mandatory.
- Before opening the gas tap on the stove, hold a lighted match to the burner.
- Remember that gas mixed with air is explosive and flammable!
- Sources of ignition of the mixture can be: open fire (matches, cigarettes, etc.), an electric spark that occurred when turning on or off electrical appliances.

PSD Beskaragai district of East Kazakhstan emergency Department