Days after explosion outside Hafiz Saeed's residence, multiple cylinder blast in Lahore, several shops damaged

According to rescue sources, the gas cylinders blew up one by one at the market, making it difficult for anyone to go near the spot. "So far 10 cylinders have exploded," they said, adding that at least one person has sustained burn wounds in the incident. 

Lahore: Multiple cylinder blasts took place at Lahore's Barkat Market in Pakistan, days after a terror attack outside Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and UN-designated terrorist Hafeez Saeed's residence in the city killed three people and left injured several, ARY News reported. According to rescue sources, the gas cylinders blew up one by one at the market, making it difficult for anyone to go near the spot. "So far 10 cylinders have exploded," they said, adding that at least one person has sustained burn wounds in the incident. At least 12 vehicles and multiple shops have been damaged in the incident as per initial assessment as nearby shops in the Barkat Market have been vacated over fears of further damage. The rescue, police, and district administration have cordoned off the surrounding area and efforts are underway to douse the fire, reported ARY News. Cylinder blasts are being reported frequently in the country, mainly owing to the use of substandard products.