Fire At Customs Warehouse In Mastung Causes LPG Explosion, Injures 35 In Pakistan
Warehouse fire in Mastung triggers LPG tanker explosion, injuring 35 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
At least 35 people were injured after a major fire broke out at a Pakistan Customs warehouse in the Lakpass area of Mastung district in Balochistan province, triggering a powerful explosion of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker parked nearby. The incident occurred on Sunday along the Quetta–Karachi highway and caused widespread damage to vehicles and stored goods.
According to local reports, the fire initially started inside a customs facility where seized goods, including smuggled items, were being stored. The flames quickly spread across the premises and reached a nearby parking area, engulfing multiple trucks and vehicles. The situation escalated dramatically when the fire reached an LPG tanker, resulting in a massive explosion that intensified the blaze and caused further destruction.
Authorities said that among the 35 injured, at least four individuals are in critical condition and are receiving treatment at hospitals in Quetta. Emergency response teams rushed to the site soon after the incident, and the injured were transported for medical care. Officials also confirmed that several goods worth significant value were destroyed in the fire.
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Firefighting operations faced major difficulties due to the intensity of the blaze and the presence of flammable materials at the site. Around 10 fire tenders were deployed to control the situation, but strong winds, congested access routes, and additional fuel sources in the area hampered efforts to contain the fire quickly. Officials noted that the explosion of the LPG tanker further complicated rescue and firefighting operations.
Local authorities stated that Mastung Deputy Commissioner and other officials present at the scene narrowly escaped the explosion. However, the exact cause of the initial fire has not yet been determined, and an investigation has been launched to assess safety lapses and the circumstances leading to the incident. The tragedy has also renewed concerns over fire safety standards in Pakistan, where several recent incidents have highlighted weak enforcement of safety regulations in public and commercial buildings. Officials are expected to review security and storage protocols at customs facilities following the incident.
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