1person burned to death in Herat arson

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): One person was killed another wounded when a fire broke out at a fuel station in Herat City, the capital of western Herat province, on Wednesday, an official said.

Police Chief, Abdul Ahad Walizada told Pajhwok Afghan News that the arson incident took place in the limits of  12^th  municipality district at the Mawlavi Suhib feul station at round 7:00am.

He said the fire erupted when barrels were being filled from oil tanker. The injured person had been evacuated to the hospital. the fuel tanker burned to ashes, he added.

Ghulam Sayed, a resident of the area confirmed the incident and said it was the fourth time the fire broke out in the same area urging the authorities to shift the fuel stations to a separate place.

Sh/nh