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Huge earthquake in Pakistan : Video visuals out; Watch Here

A Dubai Civil Defense spokesperson confirmed that a fire broke out in a tyre warehouse in Al Qusais.

“We were alerted at 2.31pm about fire in tyres warehouse. No injuries [were] reported,” said the spokesperson.

Firefighters from Al Qusais, Al Hemriya and al Karama fire station are still battling the blaze.At least three people were reportedly killed and dozens injured after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake severely jolted Mirpur and adjoining areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Pakistan Television, three persons were reported dead while more than 50 persons were injured.

Police, local people and army personnel have started rescue operations in the area.

The earthquake badly affected Jatlan area of Mirpur where communication infrastructure including road, electricity and telephone facilities are reported to be partially damaged.

Meanwhile, according to Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) sources, Mangla Dam and its power house are safe and as part of precautionary measures, turbines were first stopped and later put into operation again.

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