Fire erupts at towel factory in Karachi

A fire incident occurred at a towel and cardboard factory located in Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi on Friday morning, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Five vehicles of the fire brigade were engaged in extinguishing the blaze on the second floor of the factory while three vehicles were sent back to the station for refilling.

An emergency was imposed on the nearby water hydrant and several water tankers were called to the location of the incident.
Station Fire Officer Korangi Zafar told the media that they received the report of the fire at 8.45am. “Firstly, two vehicles were dispatched to the spot but due to the intensity of the fire, three more vehicles were called in for help,” he said

He further said that there is also a chemical factory behind the affected factory and efforts are being made to prevent the fire from spreading to the chemical factory.

Reporter: Salman Salim