At least 15 people were injured when a gas pipeline exploded in SITE area of the city Wednesday, such tv reports.
According to the fire department, three rickshaws were also burnt down as fire erupted after a gas pipeline exploded in Metroville area of SITE. However, fire on the rickshaws was doused after some time.
A heavy contingent of Rangers and police was present at the site of fire.
Fire incidents are a common occurrence in SITE area of Karachi.
In September this year, fire erupted in a show factory in the area, which took 17 hours to cool down.