A fire which erupted in the capital’s Margalla Hills near the F-5 sector on Monday was “completely” brought under control and the cooling process was underway, the district administration said. According to a statement, “The fire has been completely brought under control, and the cooling process is underway.” However, there are no official reports of […]
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Drug addicts suspected of sparking fresh Gul Plaza fire while stealing copper
Authorities suspect the renewed fire incident at Gul Plaza was caused by drug addicts attempting to steal copper from the building’s basement. On Sunday, a fire erupted once again in the basement of Gul Plaza, nearly two months after a deadly blaze at the same site killed more than 70 people. The Acting Deputy Commissioner […]
Doctor confirms smoke inhalation killed 73 in Gul Plaza fire
In the Gul Plaza tragedy case, police surgeon Dr. Samia has submitted her responses to the commission’s questionnaire. Dr. Samia stated that the deaths in the Gul Plaza incident were primarily caused by smoke inhalation and fire. She reported that a total of eight injured individuals were brought in for medical treatment, while 73 bodies […]
Fire at UAE oil hub as Iran vows revenge for Kharg Island attack
Iran warned it could hit selected targets, including US “hideouts” in the United Arab Emirates, and warned civilians to evacuate on Saturday, projecting defiance after US forces hit military sites at its own main oil hub a day earlier. Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the UAE’s Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and […]
Fire at mobile market in Karachi’s Saddar doused
A large fire that erupted on Monday evening at Saddar’s mobile market was brought under control, according to police and rescue officials. South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza told that the fire broke out on the 7th floor parking of the Al Najeeb mobile market at around 07:45pm. He said the fire had erupted […]
At least three killed in Gulberg hotel fire
At least three people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg, according to rescue officials. Punjab Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Farooq Ahmed said at least three people had been killed in the fire at the Indigo Hotel. He said the victims were identified as Shehreyar, approximately 25-years-old, Imran, approximately 30-years-old, and Riaz, […]
MQM-P seeks high-level commission to probe ‘negligence’ in Gul Plaza fire
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Saturday urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to constitute a high-level inquiry commission to hold those accountable whose negligence led to the Gul Plaza inferno. The deadly inferno, which erupted on the night of January 17 at the mall and took nearly two days to be fully extinguished, has claimed […]
Death toll rises to 14 in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire as rescue continues
KARACHI: The death toll from the fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall rose to 14 on Monday as eight more bodies were recovered. Flames continue to emerge from smouldering debris, prompting renewed firefighting efforts from the Rimpa Plaza side, according to Rescue 1122 Chief Operating Officer Dr Abid Jalal. Read More: Karachi Gul Plaza […]
Firefighters battle lingering blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza
KARACHI: Firefighters continued their struggle to control the Gul Plaza fire on Sunday afternoon, nearly 16 hours after the blaze erupted on M.A. Jinnah Road. Crews repeatedly doused flare-ups with high-pressure water hoses and flame-retardant foam, but portions of the building remained ablaze. Read More: Family of man missing in Gul Plaza fire pleads for help Crowds […]
Delayed response worsens Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: A massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza on Saturday night wreaked havoc on shops and livelihoods, with traders and residents blaming delayed government response and limited firefighting resources for the scale of the disaster. Officials reportedly struggled to bring the blaze under control until early Sunday, allowing flames to spread unchecked for hours. Read […]