KUNDUZ CITY (PAN): Dozens of shops were reduced to ashes as a huge fire swept through a market, causing losses of around $3.5 million in the capital of northern Kunduz province, an official said on Saturday.
The overnight fire broke out due to a short circuit at 9:30pm and engulfed shops around the Central Square 30, shopkeepers’ union leader Iamanullah told Pajhwok Afghan News.
Initial assessment indicates the fire left 30 shops in ruins and partially damaged 40 others besides causing $3.5 million losses . . .
