Timber worth millions gutted in warehouse fire

Author: Staff Report

Karachi: Wood worth millions of rupees was gutted after a massive blaze that erupted at a wood warehouse located in Old Haji Camp locality of Karachi on early Monday morning.

Around a dozen fire tenders and a water bowser took part in the operation to douse the blaze. Fire brigade officials have said that the fire enveloped the building swiftly due to the presence of wood; however it was controlled due to timely effort. Firemen controlled the fire after hectic efforts for more than one and a half hour.

The fire erupted in the warehouse and spread to one part of adjacent residential building and three depots. However; the reason behind the blaze could not be ascertained. No life loss was reported although wood worth millions and other valuable goods was reduced to ashes.

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