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Fire Erupts at Ecuador’s Largest Oil Refinery

A fire broke out in a fuel tank at Ecuador’s Esmeraldas refinery, the country’s largest, prompting a temporary shutdown. Energy Minister Ines Manzano confirmed the fire was brought under control after an explosion occurred during the incident.

State-owned Petroecuador evacuated all staff safely, with no reported injuries. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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