A big fire erupted in the Sixth largest city in Pakistan Peshawar’s mobile plaza late at night and has yet to be brought under control.
The authorities called firefighters and vehicles from different districts of the city. Contingents of the army also participated in rescue operations.
According to the fire officer, the blaze erupted for unknown reasons and engulfed the entire building. Over 130 firefighters, 26 fire vehicles, and four water bowsers have been working since last night to control the fire.
Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Hasan Azhar Hayat said contingents of the Pakistan army are also participating in the operation and that 70% of the fire has been extinguished.
He said the building has stores that sell batteries, UPS, and mobile accessories which exploded after the fire and increased its intensity. Dozens of counters and over 60 shops burned in the fire.
As per the estimate from authorities, the blaze damaged different types of equipment worth millions of rupees.
Houses near the affected building have been evacuated.
