10 hurt as fire engulfs LPG plant in Sheikhupura

SHEIKHUPURA: At least ten people sustained burn wounds when a fire broke out in a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Sheikhupura on Saturday night, ARY News reported.

According to rescue sources, the fire engulfed the plant located on Lahore Road. As a result, ten people received injuries and were shifted to the District Headquarter Hospital, Sheikhpura for treatment.

Nine of those injured were discharged after first aid, while one listed as being in critical condition was rushed to a Lahore hospital.

Initially, the blaze erupted in the plant, which spread to the nearby industrial units in no time.

Television footage showed flames flickering and black smoke billowing from the gas plant.

After being informed of the fire, fire fighters and rescuers immediately arrived at the scene.

The firemen managed to douse the blaze after several hours of hectic efforts.