Officials in Kazakhstan report that a deadly explosion and subsequent fire at a restaurant has resulted in at least seven fatalities and injured 19 others in the northern community of Shchuchinsk on Friday.
Local authorities confirmed through social media that a 16-year-old girl was among those killed in the tragedy, while up to 13 victims remain hospitalized for their injuries.
Officials have not yet released additional information about what may have caused the explosion or the current condition of those being treated at area hospitals.
