18 fire engines douse factory fire in Karachi

A huge fire broke out at a factory in Karachi was doused after a hectic operation by 18 fire tenders early Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The fire started in an insecticide factory near Piracha Chowk in the Sher Shah area of Karachi late last night.

At first, nine fire tenders strived for over two hours to put out the fire.

Later, the fire brigade authorities sent bowsers to help the firefighters extinguish the blaze.

After receiving the information, rescue service ambulances and volunteers also rushed to the scene.

Reporter Shahzeb Hussain