In a tragic incident that has gripped Pakistan, a massive fire broke out at a shopping plaza in Karachi, the country’s largest city, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The fire started late on Saturday at the Gul Plaza in the city’s business district and continued to burn for over 24 hours, hampering rescue efforts in the densely populated area.
According to reports from multiple sources, the death toll from the fire has risen to 11, with several individuals still missing. Among the victims are civilians and a firefighter who lost his life during the rescue operation. The blaze has left a community in mourning and raised concerns about safety measures in commercial buildings across the country.
Firefighters in Karachi have been working tirelessly to search for over 60 missing individuals who were inside the shopping complex when the fire broke out. The rescue operation has been challenging due to the scale of the blaze and the structural damage caused by the fire.
The tragic incident has sparked a wave of condolences and calls for improved safety standards in public spaces to prevent such disasters in the future. The Pakistani government has vowed to investigate the cause of the fire and take necessary actions to ensure the safety of its citizens.
As the search for missing individuals continues, the nation remains in shock over the scale of the tragedy and the loss of innocent lives in the Karachi shopping plaza fire. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of stringent safety regulations and emergency preparedness in public buildings to prevent such catastrophic events.
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Reference:
1. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/3-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-mall-in-karachi-report-4640408
2. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/18/6-fatalities-fire-shopping-plaza-pakistani-city-karachi/
3. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3340392/11-dead-over-60-missing-after-pakistan-shopping-centre-fire-smoulders-24-hours?utm_source=rss_feed
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