ISLAMABAD – The official Twitter handle of the Pakistani diplomatic mission announced that a fire broke out at the Pakistani embassy in Tokyo, Japan’s capital.
The incident was quickly responded to by a team of firefighters, who were able to keep it from spreading further.
According to accounts, a short circuit triggered the fire, although no damage was detected at the Pakistani embassy as a result of the event.
The fire had erupted on the second floor of the Pakistani embassy.
“Thanks to the incredible work of the Tokyo Fire Department, along with our security, as well as strict safety protocols and fire prevention infrastructure within our Embassy, today’s fire was contained from spreading,” tweeted Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo.
Thanks to the incredible work of the Tokyo Fire Department, along with our security, as well as strict safety protocols and fire prevention infrastructure within our Embassy, today’s fire was contained from spreading.
There was no damage to life or property.
— Pakistan Embassy Japan (@PakinJapan) May 20, 2021