SOCIETY — April 12, 2026

Fire at Ghazni's Bismillah Market Controlled, One Million Afghanis in Damage Prevented

The Ghazni Security Command's firefighting team controlled a fire triggered by an electrical short circuit at Bismillah Market in Ghazni city, preventing damage worth about one million Afghanis. The command advised residents to be careful with electrical systems.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio2 min read

Fire at Ghazni's Bismillah Market Controlled, One Million Afghanis in Damage Prevented
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A fire broke out last night inside the Bismillah Market in the Bazazi area of Ghazni city's second security zone, caused by an electrical short circuit.

The Ghazni Security Command's firefighting team responded promptly to the scene and successfully controlled the blaze.

According to the command's media office, the timely intervention prevented financial damage amounting to around one million Afghanis.

No injuries or casualties were mentioned in the incident.

The Ghazni Security Command urged citizens to exercise caution with electrical systems and installations to avoid similar fires in the future.

Read the original reporting at Omid Radio

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Single source provides direct attribution to Ghazni Security Command's media office with concrete, checkable details including specific location (Bismillah Market, Bazazi area, second security zone, Ghazni city), cause (electrical short circuit), timing (last night), and prevented damage amount (one million Afghanis).

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