World ( The cow news digital ) A powerful explosion rocked Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Tuesday, triggering a massive fire that engulfed multiple fuel tankers and sent thick black smoke billowing across the city, eyewitnesses and local reports said.
The blast occurred in the Parwan-e-Soh area, located within Kabul’s fourth police district, which is considered a sensitive zone. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion that echoed across multiple parts of the city, causing panic and prompting emergency responses.
Shortly after the explosion, a large fire broke out, reportedly involving several fuel tankers at the site. The intensity of the blaze led to dense plumes of smoke rising into the sky, visible from distant parts of the capital. Videos circulating on social media showed heavy smoke covering the skyline, while ambulances and emergency vehicles rushed toward the scene.
Authorities have not yet released official details regarding the cause of the explosion or the extent of casualties, if any. The Taliban administration has also not issued an immediate statement confirming the nature of the incident or possible damage.
Unverified reports suggest that the explosion may have been followed by secondary blasts as fuel tankers caught fire, though officials have not confirmed the sequence of events. The exact trigger of the incident remains under investigation.
The incident has sparked widespread concern among residents, with many sharing footage and accounts of the explosion on social media platforms. The scale of the fire and its location in a densely monitored area have raised further questions about security in the capital.
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No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast. However, Afghanistan has previously witnessed attacks claimed by Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), which has targeted security installations, public areas, and religious sites in recent years.
Security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations continue, while firefighters work to bring the blaze under control. Further updates are expected as authorities assess the situation and determine the cause of the explosion.
