Fire erupts at old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ
A major fire erupted at an old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday. Two men and a woman suffered critical effects from smoke inhalation, according to reports. Fire brigade officials classified the blaze as a third-degree fire and called for additional fire tenders. Eleven Karachi Metropolitan Corporation fire tenders, two […]
A clothing factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone caught fire on Monday, resulting in minor injuries to three workers from smoke inhalation. The blaze caused part of the factory to collapse and spread to an adjacent factory, but thanks to timely evacuation, there were no fatalities. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaan Ul Haseeb Khan stated that the fire broke out around noon and continued into the night, with over a dozen fire tenders working to extinguish it.
Three workers became unconscious due to smoke inhalation but sustained no burn injuries and received first aid on the spot. The factory, comprising a ground floor and three upper storeys, was largely engulfed in flames, with approximately 50% of the structure collapsing. Adjacent factories also suffered severe structural damage.
The exact cause of the fire will be determined following a thorough investigation once the blaze is under control. All goods stored in both factories were destroyed. Fires are a common occurrence in Pakistani buildings due to insufficient infrastructure, poor enforcement of safety regulations, and negligence, with many structures lacking proper fire exits, alarms, and emergency protocols.
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