ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (NNN-APP) – Five people were killed and 31 others injured, when fire engulfed a residential colony, in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, in the early hours of today, officials said.
The incident happened at about 12:25 a.m. local time (GMT 1925 Sunday), in the Multan district, where a massive explosion caused by a liquefied petroleum gas container leakage, rocked the colony, sources from the district’s police said.
The gas leakage triggered the fire, and the force of the blast scattered debris over a wide area, severely impacting the densely populated colony.
The police confirmed that the blaze has been brought under control, following extensive firefighting efforts. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals, and several of them are in critical condition.
Officials are conducting an assessment of the total damage caused by the explosion, which also disrupted daily life in the vicinity.
Incidents involving gas explosions remain a concern in Pakistan, due to inadequate safety measures and poor infrastructure, often leading to tragic consequences.– NNN-APP
