Massive explosion at ammunition shed in Pakistan's Sialkot Cantt area: Report
The sound of the blast was reportedly heard near the cantonment area in the Punjab province.
A massive explosion occurred in the northern Pakistani city of Sialkot on Sunday, news agency ANI reported citing the local media. The sound of the blast was reportedly heard near the cantonment area in the Punjab province.
ARY News quoting ISPR said an accidental fire broke out at the Sialkot Garrison, but there was no loss of life. According to the ISPR, due to short-circuiting, an accidental fire broke out in an ammunition shed near Sialkot Garrison.
“Due to effective and timely response, the damages were immediately contained and fire has been extinguished. No damage to property or loss of life,” the military’s media wing said.
"Pakistan - Multiple explosions at the Sialkot military base in northern Pakistan. Initial indications are this is an ammunition storage area. A large fire is burning. Cause as yet unverified," Rishi Suri, editor of The Daily Milap said in a tweet.
Several people are also putting out videos of the incident, with many claiming that there were multiple explosions that occurred in the area. In the videos, thick columns of grey and black smoke can be seen rising from the site.
The Sialkot cantonment, one of the oldest and most important Pakistan army bases, is adjacent to the city. It was established by the British Indian Army in 1852.
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