A massive fire has erupted in a famous restaurant in Karachi located on the busy Tipu Sultan Road, with many people inside the building.
As per details, the rescue 1122 operation is underway and two fire tenders of KMC reached the spot of the incident to prevent the fire from spreading.
The fire brigade official said that the fire broke out from the kitchen of the restaurant located on the ground floor however, the fire is under control now.
All the employees of the restaurant have been rescued successfully. The entire building is currently occupied by clouds of thick smoke, creating hurdles in the rescue operation.
Karachi: Garment Factory Collapses in Landhi Export Processing Zone Fire
Earlier, a building collapsed after a fire broke out in a garment factory in the Landhi area of Karachi, injuring two firefighters, who are receiving medical treatment.
According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the fire brigade and rescue teams immediately sought assistance from the Water Corporation to control the blaze.
Following instructions from the CEO, an emergency was declared at the Landhi hydrant, and water tankers at the Sherpao hydrant were put on standby.
Water tankers were dispatched to the site, and hydrant officials remained in constant contact with the fire and rescue teams.
The spokesperson added that the fire engulfed the three-story factory and quickly intensified, causing walls in several sections to collapse, ultimately leading to the full collapse of the building.
More than 12 fire brigade vehicles and snorkels are currently engaged in extinguishing the fire, with additional fire teams from nearby factories called in to assist.
Car Erupts in Flames Outside Govt Offices in F-6
Separately, a parked car caught fire in front of government offices in Sector F-6 on Thursday, leaving the vehicle completely destroyed.
Rescue teams arrived quickly and managed to extinguish the blaze before it could spread.
According to rescue officials, no injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
As of the current time, no casualties have been reported due to the fire.
