Summary
A fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, killed at least six people and injured about 20 others. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze, which authorities suspect started from a short circuit. Officials are investigating the cause, and efforts are ongoing to rescue any trapped individuals.
Key Facts
- A fire at Gul Plaza mall in Karachi killed at least six people and injured around 20.
- The fire started on a Saturday and continued burning into early Sunday.
- Firefighters managed to control about 30% of the fire by early Sunday.
- The fire is thought to have started from a short circuit in one of the shops.
- The mall holds about 1,200 shops, raising concerns about people being trapped.
- Part of the mall collapsed due to the fire's intensity, complicating rescue operations.
- Officials are conducting a detailed investigation to confirm the fire's cause.
- Pakistani leaders expressed condolences and urged assistance for those affected.
