Overview
- Rescue 1122 and Karachi Fire Brigade teams are tackling the blaze with 22 fire trucks using water and foam.
- The fire spread to an adjacent warehouse, and crews began demolishing boundary walls to stop further expansion.
- The Karachi Water Corporation declared an emergency at city hydrants and dispatched tankers to maintain supply.
- Officials report no casualties and advised nearby residents to avoid the area due to heavy smoke and heat.
- Fire brigade officials suspect a short circuit started the blaze, while winds and stored tyres intensified the flames and will prolong cooling efforts.