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Massive Blaze at Karachi Mall Leaves Six Dead and Many Trapped
Karachi has been shaken by a devastating fire that tore through Gul Plaza, a busy shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road, late on Saturday night. The blaze, which broke out around 10:45 pm, quickly engulfed the building and turned into one of the city’s worst recent tragedies.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, battling the flames for hours in a desperate attempt to save lives. Despite their efforts, six people were confirmed dead, including a firefighter who lost his life while trying to control the inferno. Dozens more are feared trapped inside, with rescue teams working tirelessly to reach them. Hospitals across the city were placed on high alert as injured victims were brought in for treatment.
Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as shoppers and staff tried to escape the smoke-filled mall. Many survivors spoke of helping each other to safety before rescue crews arrived. The bravery of the emergency teams has been widely praised, though the tragedy has also raised serious questions about fire safety standards in Karachi’s commercial buildings.
Sindh’s Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, confirmed the casualties and announced that a full investigation will be carried out to determine the cause of the fire. Early reports suggest that poor safety measures may have worsened the disaster, but officials have yet to release detailed findings.
The incident has sparked grief and anger across the city. Social media has been flooded with tributes to the victims and calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations. For many, the Gul Plaza blaze is a painful reminder of the urgent need to improve emergency preparedness and building standards in Karachi.
In simple words: A massive fire at Gul Plaza mall in Karachi killed six people, including a firefighter, and left many feared trapped, making it one of the city’s darkest nights in recent memory.
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