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Karachi Lighthouse Market Fire Destroys About 70 Stalls, No Casualties Reported

Vendors report heavy losses, with officials probing a suspected electrical short circuit.

Overview

  • The blaze erupted in the Lunda Bazaar section of the Lighthouse area near Lady Dufferin Hospital.
  • KMC Fire Brigade and Rescue 1122 deployed five tenders, bringing the fire under control after about 45 minutes.
  • Authorities said no injuries were recorded, and cooling operations followed the containment.
  • More than 70 makeshift stalls—mostly stocked with winter clothing—were destroyed, leaving traders seeking compensation from the Sindh government.
  • Access for emergency vehicles was hampered by narrow lanes and encroachments, and a formal cause and loss assessment remain pending.