Pakistan Massive Fire in Peshawar City
Peshawar: At least five people have died in a fierce incident of fire in Peshawar city of Pakistan. Many other people, including two firefighters, have also been injured due to the fire. Giving information about the incident, the police said that on Monday night, a house located in a crowded Jan Imam Badgah area in Khyber Pakhtukhwa province caught fire. The emergency service said that they took out six people from the house, five of whom died.
The injured were delivered to the hospital
Police said that two firefighters have also been injured in an attempt to save their lives. The injured firefighters and several others injured in the incident have been taken to the nearest hospital. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has expressed condolences to the bereaved families. (Language)
Fire incidents have increased in Pakistan
Fire incidents in Pakistan have increased considerably in the last few years. These incidents have not only killed hundreds of people, but have also highlighted the country’s disorganized security system and weakness of emergency services. Let us tell you about some big and popular fire incidents.
Tejgam Express train fire (31 October 2019)
It was one of the most horrific train accidents in the history of Pakistan. A fierce fire broke out in Tejgam Express near Liaquatpur. About 75 people died and many people were injured in the accident. Due to the accident, the use of gas cylinders was stated to be illegally in the train.
Karachi Factory Fire (11 September 2012)
In this painful incident, 260 laborers were killed in a fire in a garment factory in Karachi. This incident was the biggest industrial tragedy of that time. The exhaust gates in the factory were closed and there was a huge shortage of fire extinguishers.
Fire at Santorus Mall in Islamabad (2022)
A fierce fire broke out in the famous Santorus Mall located in the capital Islamabad. The fire spread from the food court located on the upper floor of the mall and the entire building was filled with smoke. Although there was not much loss of life and property, there was a loss of crores due to fire.
Balochistan forests fire (2022)
A forest fire broke out in the Koh-e-Suleman region of Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The fire could not be extinguished for several weeks and the local tribes suffered a lot. This fire caused serious damage to the environment.
Bus fire on Karachi Highway (2023)
A passenger bus caught fire due to a short circuit, killing 18 passengers. The incident took place on the Karachi-Hyderabad highway. There was talk of no adherence to safety standards in the bus. (Language)
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