A fire has broken out at a grid station in Karachi’s Baloch Colony area, with firefighters working to bring the blaze under control.
Residents in the area said they heard a loud explosion early on Tuesday morning before seeing flames coming from the direction of the grid station.
They said the fire appeared to spread rapidly, with large flames visible from the site.
Fire brigade crews have reached the scene and are currently engaged in firefighting operations. Several fire engines are present at the site, according to officials and eyewitnesses.
The blaze was still intense as firefighters worked to contain it.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or details about what caused the fire.
The incident is developing and further details are awaited.
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