In a harrowing incident, six lives were lost in a raging fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping complex, where extinguishing efforts have stretched beyond 13 hours. The Sunday disaster in Nazimabad left more than 10 injured, as per official updates.
A firefighter named Furqan perished when debris claimed him during the rescue. Sweltering conditions led to structural failures, crumbling sections of the vast two-acre site.
Hospitals sprang into action: Civil Trauma Center admitted 15, with four to burns care. Discharges began swiftly—14 from trauma, two from Jinnah—signaling no critical cases linger.
Humayun Khan, head of firefighting ops, highlighted challenges: ‘Perimeter fires persist; the building’s deemed unsafe. No proper ventilation exacerbated everything.’ Sindh authorities will decide demolition next.
Twenty fire trucks and snorkels attack from three flanks, per Rescue 1122’s Abid Jalaluddin Sheikh. Internal heat waves bar entry, stalling body recovery.
Uncertainty looms over potential trapped souls inside. This follows deadly fires killing 23 recently, prompting scrutiny of safety standards in Pakistan’s malls.
As crews toil without respite, the nation mourns and demands accountability. Full control remains elusive, but resolve endures.