An explosion occurred at a fireworks storage facility in the southern port city of Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday, leaving at least 25 people injured, some critically, according to reliable sources from the local police and hospital officials.
The blast resulted in thick smoke engulfing the sky from the building where firecrackers were stored. Witnesses described a scene of panic as residents rushed from the area, with broken glass from nearby shop windows strewn across the road.
Senior police official Asad Raza reported that firefighters were actively working to extinguish the blaze. Ambulances were dispatched to transport the injured, including bystanders, to a number of local hospitals. The explosion also resulted in damage to several shops and vehicles on Jinnah Road.
This incident raises important questions about the safety of fireworks storage facilities in Pakistan. The cause of the explosion has not been immediately established. However, it’s worth noting that such incidents are not unfamiliar in the country. In January, a similar blast at a fireworks storage site in Mandi Bahauddin, a city in the eastern Punjab province, led to six fatalities.
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The evidence suggests a pressing need for a review of safety measures at such facilities. As we await more details on this developing story, it is a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols and their enforcement. As always, we will bring you the latest verified facts as they become available.