KARACHI: The fire on Bolton Market buildings lighted by the enraged people after the suicide blast in central mourning procession, could not be extinguished thus far, Geo News reported Tuesday.The intense fire caused a potion of the affected building to fall down.
Following the suicide blast yesterday on tenth of Muharramul Haram in the central mourning procession, the over 1100 shops, godowns and offices were gutted.
Also, three banks and over 70 vehicles around MA Jinnah Road were torched.
The inferno at Bolton Market was brought under control after continuous efforts lasting for four hours; however, the blaze soon raged again after some moments. The clouds of smoke are still seen hovering over the markets including Bolton Market.
Meanwhile, a part of two-storey building caved in due to the intense fire. The low-intensity explosions are being heard even today owing to the chemicals housed at some shops.
The security personnel stationed there are trying to keep people off the affected sites.
Meantime, two more vehicles have been set ablaze in Korangi and Pehalwan Goth today’s morning...LINK
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