Monday, May 3, 2010

Fire At US Embassy In Pakistan

Latest Updates A fire broke out in the US chancery building in Islamabad but there were no immediate reports of any casualties, however the record room was burnt to ashes.

"We have no report of any injuries or any casualties," Spokesman for US Embassy in Islamabad informed and ruled out any act of terrorism in the incident."We don't have any reason to believe it was terrorist related," he said.

There was a small fire on the first floor of the chancery which is the main embassy building, he said.The extent of damage was not immediately clear and the spokesman said an assessment was underway.He said the embassy was evacuated but the number of staff leaving the building was not given.

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