Why it matters:
The incident shows ongoing risks in densely populated urban areas where factories sit close to residential and commercial units.It comes just days after another deadly explosion in Hyderabad, Sindh province, underscoring a pattern of unsafe conditions.
The big picture:
Pakistan has faced repeated factory explosions and fires, particularly in sectors like fireworks and chemicals.
The Faisalabad blast triggered a large fire, damaging nearby homes and shops.
In Hyderabad earlier this week, a fireworks factory explosion killed 7 and injured 7 more, raising alarms about regulatory enforcement.
Key points:
- At least 17 casualties reported: 10 dead, 7 injured.
- Authorities fear more victims may be trapped under rubble.
- The Faisalabad explosion caused widespread fire damage to surrounding residential and commercial units.
- The Hyderabad blast days earlier shows a dangerous trend of repeated factory disasters.
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