US EditionFireworks Warehouse Blast Death Toll Rises to Five
Illegal storage of raw materials for fireworks likely caused the blast that killed 4 and injured over 30, with arrests made and investigations ongoing, police said.
- The death toll from a fireworks warehouse explosion in Karachi has risen to four, with 34 people injured, as reported by police officials.
- The explosion occurred in a densely populated area, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles, as noted by Dawn.
- Counter-Terrorism Department official Raja Umer Khattab revealed that explosive material was stored at the facility, raising safety concerns.
- Preliminary investigations suggested a short circuit may have caused the fire, but other officials noted it may have involved explosive materials.
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Pakistan: Karachi Warehouse Blast Kills 4, Injures 33
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A fire and explosion at a Karachi warehouse killed four people and injured 33, officials said. The blast, possibly triggered by a short circuit amid highly flammable or explosive material, damaged the building and nearby structures. Poor infrastructure and safety lapses are common causes of such incidents in Pakistan. World News | Pakistan: Karachi Warehouse Blast Kills 4, Injures 33.
Fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to five
At least five people were confirmed dead on Friday after a fireworks warehouse on Karachi's MA Jinnah Road caught fire on Thursday evening leaving 32 injured. Two of the injured succumbed to their injuries during medical treatment while three more bodies were retrieved from the rubble. The remaing 30 are undergoing treatment. One person, however, might still be trapped under the debris, said Rescue 1122 officials. South SSP Mahzar Ali, who vis…
The warehouse and several nearby shops were engulfed in flames after the initial explosion, which was followed by several smaller explosions, forcing residents to flee the area.
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