A large fire is actively burning in Khvoshab, Afghanistan, generating a substantial column of thick, black smoke that rises vertically into a partly cloudy, light blue sky

A large fire is actively burning in Khvoshab, Afghanistan, generating a substantial column of thick, black smoke that rises vertically into a partly cloudy, light blue sky. Intense orange flames are visible at the base of the smoke plume, emanating from a ground-level structure that appears to be a large dark storage tank or industrial facility. In the mid-ground, three individuals stand on a gravel surface, observing the fire. From left to right, one person is dressed in white traditional attire with a dark vest and head covering. Adjacent to them, a second person wears a light-colored, long robe. To their right, a third individual is clad in camouflage military fatigues, standing with hands on hips, facing the fire. The immediate foreground consists of gravel and dirt. To the right of the observers, an area is covered with debris, including collapsed metal structures and scattered concrete blocks or building materials, indicating prior damage. In the background to the left, distant trees and a white cylindrical tank are visible. To the right, behind the fire, a series of dark block-like structures, possibly barriers or walls, are present. A fourth individual's head and shoulder are partially visible in the lower left foreground.