{
  "id": 6151044,
  "title": "Fire rips through factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone, 3 suffer minor injuries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fire-rips-through-factory-in-karachis-landhi-export-processing-zone-3",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:34:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2028141/fire-rips-through-factory-in-karachis-landhi-export-processing-zone-3-suffer-minor-injuries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Clothing factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone catches fire.",
    "Three workers suffer minor injuries from smoke inhalation.",
    "Fire causes partial collapse, destroys goods, no fatalities."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Fire erupts at old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fire-erupts-at-old-clothes-factory-in-karachis-landhi-epz",
        "published": "2026-09-07T12:57:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Fire rips through factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone, 3 suffer minor injuries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fire-rips-through-factory-in-karachis-landhi-export-processing-zone-3-6151487",
        "published": "2026-09-07T17:34:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}