On February 22, 2026, a tragic gas explosion in a residential building in North Nazimabad, Karachi, resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy, Burhan Mustafa, and injuries to four others. The explosion occurred during Sehri, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan, and was powerful enough to be heard from several kilometers away. Rescue operations involved four fire trucks and a snorkel, which were deployed to control the flames and ensure the safety of surrounding residents. The injured included a 70-year-old man and a four-year-old girl, with burn injuries ranging from 31% to 95%. Initial investigations suggest that the explosion was linked to a gas leak, with reports indicating that an illegally installed gas compressor might have contributed to the incident, raising concerns about regulatory failures in enforcing safety codes.
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Karachi Gas Explosions Kill 19, Injure Several During Ramadan
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A gas explosion in Karachi killed a boy and injured four during Ramadan, followed by another blast days later that claimed 13 lives. Calls for stricter safety regulations intensify amid these trage...
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