A massive fire broke out Thursday, October 22, in the fourth district of Maimana city, Faryab province, starting from a grocery store behind the ACTED office.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the Taliban group’s fire department arrived at the scene with significant delay and has been unable to control the blaze so far.
The fire continues spreading, posing risks to nearby residential blocks and a medical clinic in the vicinity.
The Taliban group has not issued any response regarding this incident.
Local sources report growing concerns among area residents due to the ineffective fire control efforts by authorities.
