Afghanistan, June 25 -- A large fire broke out on Wednesday morning near a Doctors Without Borders hospital in the city of Khost, engulfing several nearby shops and filling the area with smoke. The sudden blaze alarmed residents and hospital staff alike as they rushed to safety.
Local sources confirmed that multiple shops next to the hospital caught fire and sustained serious damage, forcing shopkeepers and customers to flee the scene. Many people in the vicinity panicked, fearing the fire might spread further into residential areas.
Firefighters and emergency responders arrived promptly after being alerted and managed to contain the fire before it could destroy the hospital or cause more damage.
While officials have acknowledged the inc...