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Karachi Mall Fire Leaves At Least 15 Dead, Dozens Missing After Daylong Blaze

A daylong battle with the flames gave way to searches inside the ravaged market.

Overview

  • Rescuers recovered more bodies at Gul Plaza after the blaze was extinguished, bringing the confirmed death toll to at least 15.
  • Roughly 65 people remain unaccounted for as teams conduct search and recovery inside the multi-story complex.
  • Firefighters put out the inferno nearly 24 hours after it began, allowing rescue crews to enter the damaged building.
  • Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said a firefighter is among the dead and pledged Rs10 million in compensation to each bereaved family.
  • Police report the cause is not yet known, and an inquiry will examine how combustible goods in about 1,200 shops accelerated the spread.