Three people killed and one wounded after fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial-cum-residential building located near Ayesha Manzil in Karachi’s Federal B Area on Wednesday. The statement about the above mentioned has been shared by the officials.
It is to be noted that, the footage that has been in circulation has shown black smoke billowing into sky. Firefighters could also be seen trying to douse the bright orange flames.
Moreover, the incident report just days after 11 people were killed when a massive fire erupted in a six-storey commercial building in the Gulistan-i-Jauhar area of the city.
Meanwhile, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said that, “A third dead body had been found.” He had also informed of two casualties, adding that he was present at the site.
At the same time, the rescue official said that the six-storey building comprised two commercial floors (ground and mezzanine).
The rescue official said that the six-storey building comprised two commercial floors (ground and mezzanine) while the remaining four were residential.
He said the fire had originated from the commercial floors where shops selling “foam” were mostly located. Shaikh said the fire had not yet been doused, adding that it would take some time to control it.
It is to be hereby added that, the Provincial Information Minister Muhammad Ahmed Shah has been present on the spot along with the firefighters. All concerned departments of the Sindh government are actively engaged in helping to extinguish the fire.
Along with this, Muhammad Ahmed Shah expressed confidence in a successful outcome soon. Under the leadership of Muhammad Ahmed shah, new machinery and brave firefighters are engaged in efforts to extinguish the fire. Police, rangers, municipal officials and officers are diligently performing their duties.
At the same time, the government of Sindh have ensured the safety of its citizens.
