Regional
Fire erupts at Karachi’s Rimpa Plaza
Firefighters brought the blaze under control after the hectic efforts of a few hours
Karachi: A fire broke out at a building in Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road on Tuesday, rescuers and witnesses said.
The fire started from the fourth floor of the 13-story building, the rescue service said, adding that difficulties were faced to douse the fire “due to improper ventilation” in the building.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control after the hectic efforts of a few hours. No casualties or injuries were reported in the blaze.
In a statement, Rescue 1122 had said its fire and rescue team along with two ambulances, four fire brigade trucks, and a snorkel reached the incident site as soon as they received an alert about the blaze at Rimpa Plaza.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali took notice of the blaze and sought a report from the civic agencies.
-
Sports 1 day ago
Jansher Khan, Nicol David inducted into PSA Hall of Fame as Squash Legend
-
Sports 2 days ago
PCB gives formula of Pakistan, India matches on neutral venues
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Interior ministry denies use of lethal weapons against PTI protestors
-
World 2 days ago
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
-
Pakistan 22 hours ago
PM to visit Saudi Arabia for two days today
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PTI founder apprehended in 7 new cases relating to PTI protests
-
Entertainment 21 hours ago
Russian actress sweeps to death while practising yoga at beach
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Nov 24 protest: 281 individuals sent to Adiala Jail for identification parade