An explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, killed two people and injured 10 others. The blast ignited a fire that damaged several parked vehicles. Emergency services, including police, ambulances, and fire crews, quickly responded to the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation, but the cause of the explosion remains unknown.
A large fire broke out at a plastic factory in Ahlen, Germany, late Tuesday night and was extinguished 10 hours later by 300 firefighters. No casualties were reported, but the facility suffered significant damage. Authorities said the fire started in the warehouse area, and production is continuing. An investigation into the cause is underway.