A fire has broken out in Karachi, in the Saddar mobile market area, on Monday. This incident took place shortly after the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi.
People are still trapped inside the Saddar mobile market, according to the reports.
According to the details, the fire erupted on the seventh floor of the market. Four fire brigade trucks are on the scene trying to extinguish the fire, according to the reports.
According to initial reports, a car caught fire, which spread to a second vehicle, resulting in a larger fire.
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During the incident, two individuals were rescued from the smoke-filled market, according to the latest reports.
Both people suffered from suffocation and received on-site medical treatment from Rescue 1122 ambulances.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and ensuring the safety measures in the area.
Rescue 1122 also confirmed that the fire has been brought under control. Adding that the cooling operations are ongoing to help prevent any further flare-ups.
Karachi: Gul Plaza fire
The investigation into the Gul Plaza fire has entered its 17th day. According to the latest reports, the bodies of 68 victims have been handed over to their families.
The inquiry committee confirmed that 79 people died in the fire. The remains of five individuals, including a man named Khurram, are still at the Edhi mortuary because no relatives have come forward.
The sources further say that the remains of more than four victims are yet to be recovered.
Investigators will record the statement of a child linked to shop number 193 for a third time.
Initial findings suggest the fire started in shop 193 when a matchstick was ignited.
CCTV footage from the mezzanine floor has been reviewed. But the footage from the first and second floors could not be obtained.
Investigators also said the fire brigade and rescue teams started spraying water immediately instead of carrying out an organised rescue.
The shopkeepers opened the grills on their own about 20 minutes after smoke filled the building, reports suggest.
According to the reports, most people escaped, but around 25 to 30 remained inside Dubai Crockery.
Shopkeepers told investigators that some people were prevented from leaving and were told the fire would go out on its own.
One shopkeeper said that he guided nearly 150 people towards an exit.
The findings have raised serious questions about negligence and delays in evacuation as the investigation continues.
Read more: Karachi: Death toll of Gul Plaza fire rises to 80, 86 still missing
