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A raging fire near Korangi Crossing sends flames soaring into the sky in Karachi on Thursday, April 3, 2025. — PPI
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Karachi: KARACHI: KARACHI: Chemical analysis of water flowing from the ditch at the ongoing fire at Korangi Creek has revealed a dangerous number of dangerous substances.
Preliminary results, based on site -based water samples, confirm the presence of a high level of benzene, tolovine, and tetraclorethine.
According to the report, Tetraklorithelin was measured by 33 micrograms per liter, which is significant of the standard limit of 5 micrograms. The number of benzene was recorded at 19 micrograms per liter, which once again surpassed the legitimate limit of 5 micrograms.
Similarly, Tolon was found at 15 micrograms per liter, three times higher than the recommended protective level. In addition, the water sample also found a slightly high amount of O-Xylene, though the exact amount was not specified.
However, according to preliminary results, the overall hydrocarbon content in the water was found within the legitimate limits.
According to Geo News, the recent report is a preliminary report, after which there will be several more reports regarding Isotopic carbon and Isotopic analysis.
Investigation is a long process and various chemicals have been identified in the first analysis of water. However, hydrocarbon levels, which indicate the presence of oil and gas, are within legitimate limits.
Initially, the color of the flames was green, which usually indicates more intensity. However, experts will need to confirm whether the increase in the intensity indicators is increasing or eliminating.
The revelations came when authorities continue to investigate the cause and formation of the fire during the 1,200 feet deep bore drilling operation near Korangi Creek on March 29.
Due to the disruption of the underground arthritis plates, the biogenic methane gas is accidentally released, which is located about 1,100 to 1,200 feet below the surface.
Humayun Khan, chief fire officer of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, had earlier rejected the presence of a large underground gas reserves based on the nature of the fire.
He also warned that the flames could be technically possible within an hour, doing so could release firearms in the surrounding areas, which could potentially endanger the locals.
Khan noted that such fires are left naturally in several weeks to prevent the formation of toxic gases. The chemical analysis of sand and water samples was delayed due to Eid holidays.
According to recent observations, the fire has turned red over time, and its volume has increased by about 5 % to 10 %.
Initially, the color of the flames was green, which usually indicates more intensity. However, experts will need to confirm whether the increase in the intensity indicators is increasing or eliminating.
So far, no response has been received from the Sindh Ministry of Energy.
Currently, no fire brigade teams are available on the site, nor is there any foam activity being done, a modern technique suggested as a substitute for water.
Moreover, both Sindh and the federal government are silent on the matter.
The district administration has already sealed the affected plot, and there are currently no active fire fighting efforts. The situation is in close observation.
Meanwhile, SUI Southern Gas Company (SSGC) confirmed that its installations were not close to the fire -affected area, while PPL was carefully examining the effects of gas supply.
Authorities continue to emphasize that the safest curriculum of the process is to allow it naturally to burn gas. Experts have suggested that if the gas reserves are really small, the fire can extinguish itself in a few days.
However, if the reserves prove to be more prominent, more containment measures will be taken to secure the area and reduce the risk of nearby communities.
