Overview
- The blast destroyed the glue and chemical plant in Faisalabad’s Malikpur/Shahab Town area and damaged nearby homes as a fire spread.
- Reported casualties range from at least 15 to 18 dead, with 7 to 21 injured as officials reconcile totals.
- Rescue 1122 deployed more than 130 responders and 22 emergency vehicles, pulling survivors from the debris.
- Police detained the plant manager and are seeking the owner who fled, while investigators review permits and potential zoning violations.
- Officials cite a gas leak in the boiler as a leading hypothesis, with the cause still under investigation in a context of recurring industrial safety lapses.