LARKANA: A major Larkana oil tanker fire erupted at a petrol pump during the transfer of fuel from a tanker, destroying the tanker, several vehicles, and parts of the filling station. The incident triggered panic among nearby residents and prompted an emergency response from rescue teams.
According to rescue officials, the fire broke out while fuel was being offloaded from the oil tanker. The flames quickly spread across the petrol pump and engulfed vehicles parked nearby, causing extensive damage to property.
Larkana Oil Tanker Fire Destroys Multiple Vehicles
The intense blaze reduced the oil tanker, a van, a car, and three motorcycles to ashes, while also severely damaging the petrol pump’s infrastructure. Thick black smoke and towering flames could be seen rising from the scene, alarming residents in the surrounding area.
More than six fire tenders were dispatched to control the fire and carry out cooling operations to prevent the flames from reigniting. Authorities also cordoned off roads on both sides of the petrol pump to facilitate rescue operations and protect the public from further danger.
The rapid spread of the fire highlighted the risks associated with handling highly flammable fuel, particularly during transfer operations at petrol stations.
No Casualties Reported as Authorities Investigate
Rescue officials said that no immediate reports of deaths or injuries had been received following the incident. However, the full extent of the financial losses remains unclear.
Authorities are assessing the damage and investigating the circumstances that led to the fire. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been established.
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Further details are awaited as officials continue their assessment of the affected site.
