Yesterday’s Karachi Factory Fire turned into a disaster when a garments unit collapsed in the city’s industrial belt, injuring five persons, including a heroic fire brigade officer and a cameraman of a private television channel. It was only after a fierce battle for several hours that the firemen were ultimately able to bring the giant fire in check.
The Karachi Factory Fire incident highlights the urgent need for fire safety regulations in industrial areas.
Police confirmed that the Karachi Factory Fire broke out early on Tuesday in a clothing factory near Saadat Hotel in Sector 8 of the New Karachi Industrial Area. The fire, having begun on the ground floor, soon spread through the complex, engulfing the entire unit. But rescue teams promptly evacuated staff from the premises, preventing further loss of lives.
As the flames in the Factory Fire gathered strength, the fire-trucks of the KMC were initially dispatched, but additional fire-fighting vehicles had to be called in when the flames could no longer be controlled. Two neighboring factories were also reached by the flames, and the operation was a prolonged and trying battle for the fire-fighting teams.
While trying to put out the Karachi Factory Fire, a huge blast shook the compound when the three-story clothes complex collapsed suddenly, sowing a feeling of pandemonium and fright among people in the area.
According to Jang News, the Factory Fire had wounded a few individuals, including those like Gulistan-e-Johar Buland Iqbal, Fire Station Officer, Hawaldar Ismail, Aslam, Owais, and news cameraman Zeeshan Marghoob. All the individuals who were wounded were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment.
After intense firefighting for a prolonged period, teams finally managed to bring the clothes factory fire under some sort of control. Officials in charge of the Karachi Factory Fire confirmed surrounding units were damaged as well, while the critical cooling operation continues and is expected to run for another span of two to three days.
Officials added that monetary damages caused from the Karachi Factory Fire shall only become evident after the concluding report on evaluation is completed since damages are believed to be very high.
Watch ARY News coverage of the Karachi Factory Fire below:
It’s called very serious safety standards in industry regions into question, and everyone awaits a wide-ranging investigation report. Here are some select key FAQs in hopes of clarifying things a bit more for us.
FAQs on Karachi Factory Fire
What caused the Karachi Factory Fire?
What caused the Karachi Factory Fire is not yet known. It was told by authorities that a wide-ranging investigation will be conducted in order for the cause of the fire to be determined.
How many people were injured in the fire incident?
According to reports, at least five people, including a fire brigade officer and a news cameraman, were injured in the Karachi Factory Fire. All the injured were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment.
How long did it take to control the fire?
Firefighting teams battled the fire for a couple of hours before bringing the Karachi Factory Fire under control. But the cooling can last for up to two or three days.
What are the financial losses from the fire?
Officials vowed that the compensation in the monetary form regarding the Karachi Factory Fire shall be decided later on after the final report in the inquiry. Initial indications are that losses could be enormous due to the collaspe of the garments unit and adjacent factories.