On November 3, 2026, a fire broke out in dry grass and shrubs along the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway in the village of Aral, Chui district. According to eyewitnesses, thick black smoke rose above the fire site.
Firefighting efforts
Fire and rescue unit No. 21 from the city of Tokmok was deployed to fight the fire. According to the Chui region department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, firefighters arrived at the scene at 15:27, contained the blaze by 15:40 and fully extinguished it at 16:35.
Warning from the authorities
In connection with the incident, Ministry of Emergency Situations staff and local officials are urging citizens to be careful when handling fire. They stress that burning dry grass can have serious consequences.
Background
Overall, Chui region is an area where such incidents occur, requiring attention to fire safety measures.
