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A massive fire broke out at a superstore in Karachi’s Kelfield area, adjacent to the Zamzama Park. The inferno has yet to be brought under control, with firefighters battling to extinguish the flames. According to fire brigade officials, the fire started in the basement of the superstore, which is a storage area. The fire has been spreading rapidly due to the presence of flammable materials, but rescue teams have managed to prevent it from engulfing the entire building.
Rescue teams have been working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. The fire brigade has deployed 15 vehicles to combat the blaze, with 10 more on standby. Director Rescue 1122 has confirmed that the local administration is also involved in the rescue efforts, and water is being provided to the affected area.
However, the rescue efforts are being hampered by the presence of cosmetics and other flammable materials in the superstore. Firefighters are facing challenges in bringing the fire under control, and it may take another 6-7 hours to douse the flames.
Earlier, Chief Fire Officer Hameed Ullah Khan stated that the fire brigade received an alert about the blaze at 6 am. The fire department immediately dispatched firefighters to the scene, who were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas of the building.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire started in the basement, where ATM machines were located. The store’s staff had attempted to extinguish the fire, but it quickly spread due to the flammable materials present.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, as the store was empty at the time of the fire. All the people inside the store were rescued promptly, and the police have been stationed at the scene.
The Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, visited the site of the fire and praised the rescue efforts. He stated that the Chief Fire Officer, DC, and SSP are all present at the scene, and the rescue efforts are being carried out promptly.
The fire has been spreading from the basement to the ground and first floors of the building, but rescue teams have managed to prevent it from spreading further. The water supply has been restored, and the situation is being monitored closely.
The Director of Rescue 1122 has confirmed that the administration is working closely with the fire department to bring the situation under control. The rescue efforts are ongoing, and the situation is being closely monitored.
The fire has highlighted the need for better fire safety measures in commercial buildings, particularly in areas such as Karachi. The incident has also raised concerns about the lack of preparedness and response to emergencies in the city.
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