Fire rips through factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone, 3 suffer minor injuries
At least three people suffered minor injuries from smoke inhalation after a blaze ripped through a clothing factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday, Rescue 1122 said. The blaze caused part of the factory to collapse and spread to an adjacent factory, confirmed the Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaan Ul Haseeb Khan. However, due to timely evacuation, no loss of life was…
A fire broke out at a clothing factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, causing minor injuries to at least three individuals, Rescue 1122 reported. The blaze caused part of the factory to collapse and spread to an adjacent building, but thanks to a swift evacuation, no lives were lost. The fire, which started around noon, continued into the night, with over a dozen fire tenders working tirelessly to extinguish it.
Upon receiving a report of the fire at around 12:53 pm, rescue teams managed to evacuate the trapped workers safely, with three becoming unconscious due to smoke inhalation but suffering no burn injuries. The factory, comprising a ground floor and three upper storeys, was largely engulfed in flames, with around 50% of the structure collapsing and sustaining damage.
The fire also spread to an adjacent building, causing significant structural damage. All goods stored in both factories were destroyed, and an investigation into the exact cause of the fire is pending.
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