Fire at mobile market in Karachi’s Saddar brought under control
- CM Sindh takes notice and seeks report from Karachi Commissioner
A fire that had erupted on Monday evening at a mobile phone market in Saddar area of Karachi was brought under control, according to rescue officials.
“Rescue 1122 has brought the fire under control; cooling operations are ongoing,” its spokesperson said.
Upon receiving information at the Central Command and Control, Rescue 1122 dispatched a fire and rescue team along with an ambulance and a fire brigade truck to the scene.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the fire and sought a report from Karachi Commissioner.
He directed that immediate rescue and relief operations be carried out in the affected buildings.
“The causes of the fire and those responsible will be determined”, Murad Ali Shah said.
Last month, at least 79 people lost their lives in a tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza on Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road in Karachi.