A gas cylinder explosion in a restaurant in the Southern Mazar area resulted in a fire, injuring three people with burns and wounds.

Two of the injured suffered first-degree burns and are in stable condition, while the third person, with a serious injury, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Al-Karak Government Hospital.

Civil defense teams managed to control the fire before it spread to nearby shops and houses.

The initial inspection of the incident site indicates that the fire occurred due to the explosion of a gas cylinder, leading to the ignition of the premises and causing some material damage to nearby vehicles and shops.

Security authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine its details.