Faisalabad, Pakistan – A devastating boiler explosion at a factory in Faisalabad, Punjab, has claimed the lives of 15 people, with several others sustaining serious injuries. The exact cause of the blast remains unclear. Local media have reported that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
Following the incident, the factory owner reportedly fled, while police have taken the factory manager into custody for questioning. The explosion caused extensive damage to nearby homes.
⚡ A massive boiler explosion at a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan, killed 16 people and injured several others. The blast also damaged nearby homes. pic.twitter.com/KynHeoVDbw
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. The incident has reignited concerns over safety standards in Pakistan’s industrial sector, with locals criticizing lax regulations and frequent accidents.
Last year, a similar boiler explosion in Faisalabad killed 12 people. Additionally, a fire at a firecracker manufacturing company in Karachi a week ago resulted in four fatalities. Residents are demanding stricter enforcement of safety regulations and tougher action against negligent factory owners.
⚡ #BREAKING | Massive Explosion in Faisalabad 🇵🇰
A boiler blast at a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan has killed 16 people and left several others injured.
The impact was so strong it damaged nearby homes and triggered panic across the area. pic.twitter.com/Rxcmqxb8fz— INDIAN (@hindus47) November 21, 2025