19 Apr 2024 | 04:44 PM UTC
Pakistan: Authorities responding to fire at gas station in Islamabad's Blue Area late April 19
Officials responding to fire at gas station in Blue Area of Islamabad, Pakistan, late April 19. Increased security likely.
Authorities are responding to a fire at a gas station in the Blue Area of Islamabad late April 19, late April 19. Initial reports suggest the incident occurred when the tanker caught fire during refilling. Authorities have evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution. No further details were immediately available concerning the casualty figures or the nature of the incident. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate additional evacuations in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
