Afghanistan, Sept. 23 -- A massive fire broke out at Mazar-i-Sharif's Timorian fuel market, Balkh province of Afghanistan, sending thick smoke over the city as emergency crews struggled to contain the blaze.
A large fire broke out on Tuesday morning, September 23, at the Timorian Market, a major fuel trading hub in Mazar-i-Sharif. Residents reported thick smoke billowing across the city as the blaze spread rapidly.
The market, situated at the entrance of the Mazar-Kabul highway inside the city, is known for storing large quantities of fuel, raising fears of explosions and further destruction.
By midday Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. local time, officials confirmed that the blaze was still not under control. Shopkeepers and residents were seen attem...