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Building near Lahore's Liberty Market catches fire

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ANI Karachi

An electrical short circuit in a building near Lahore's Liberty Market in Pakistan has turned into a blaze.

According to the Dawn, people in nearby shops were evacuated after the fire occurred.

At least six people including four rescuers have suffered minor injuries while no loss of life was reported.

The fire started when a short-circuit occurred on the first floor and spread to the second, third and fourth floors of the four-storey building.

There are at least 15 firefighting vehicles on location, but firefighters are struggling to put out the fire.

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First Published: Jun 15 2015 | 4:29 PM IST

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