Intelligence Alert

Firecrackers induced explosion reported in Karachi on Thursday (21 August)

Risk level: Low Country: Pakistan

As per reports, an explosion took place in a warehouse used to store raw material for firecrackers, located near Taj Medical Complex in Karachi, Pakistan on Thursday (21 August) afternoon.

• At least two people have been reportedly killed and 33 injured in the accident.
• The blast caused fire in the warehouse and nearby shops, followed by smaller explosions.

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