A massive fire erupted in Time Center Plaza, a shopping mall located in Saddar area of Peshawar, at around 4 in the morning. The blaze, which started from the fourth floor of the building, quickly spread to the other floors, creating panic among the shopkeepers and customers.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but some sources said it might have been triggered by a short circuit or a gas leak. The district administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident and assured the affected parties that they will be provided relief and assistance.
Time Center Plaza is a shopping mall located in Saddar area of Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. It is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Peshawar, especially for mobile phones, electronics, garments, and other items. It has hundreds of shops on several floors, and attracts a large number of customers every day. The plaza lacks proper fire safety measures and faces water shortage and traffic congestion problems.