KARACHI: A major fire broke out on Thursday at a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone, sparking a large-scale emergency response, ARY News reported.
Officials from the fire brigade confirmed that the blaze has been declared a third-degree fire. At least 16 fire tenders and 2 water bowsers are actively working to extinguish the flames.
The fire, which started in one of the industrial units, has now spread to several adjoining factories.
Rescue teams reported that one of the neighbouring factories contains gas cylinder storage, raising serious concerns about the risk of explosions.
So far, seven injured workers have been rescued from inside the fire-hit factory. While, parts of the five-storey building’s roof have collapsed due to the intense heat.
Emergency services say that more water is urgently needed to control the fire, which continues to rage despite hours of effort.
The Karachi rescue authorities have warned of further damage if the situation is not contained swiftly.
This is the second major industrial fire in Karachi in recent weeks, raising questions about fire safety measures in the city’s key economic zones.
EPZ Chairman A.D Khawaja visits fire-ravaged factory
Chairman of the Export Processing Zone, A.D Khawaja, visited the factory affected by the massive fire in Karachi.
He stated that the fire was reported around 10:30 AM. Initially, one fire tender from Export Processing Zone was dispatched, but due to the intensity of the flames, more fire tenders were called in.
Khawaja confirmed he has spoken with Karachi Commissioner and the head of Rescue 1122. He emphasised that efforts are underway to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjacent factories.
He also noted that the affected factory was involved in recycling old clothes.
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