Government building catches fire in Pakistani capital

Pakistan's Press Information Department went up in flames on Wednesday, taking firefighters some two hours to put out the blaze.

In the footage, firefighters climb into the government building in Islamabad as part of the rescue effort to ensure people inside evacuated safely, and douse the flames with water. Large plumes of smoke can be seen emerging from parts of the building as the efforts continue.

According to local reports, the fire started as the result of a gas cylinder explosion. Four people have sustained minor injuries so far.