Summary
A fire at a shopping center in Karachi, Pakistan, resulted in 23 confirmed deaths and many more people still missing. The fire started in the multistory building and took nearly a day to extinguish. Efforts are ongoing to identify bodies and search for those unaccounted for.
Key Facts
- A fire at a Karachi shopping plaza killed at least 23 people.
- The fire took nearly 24 hours to extinguish, and rescuers found more bodies once it was out.
- Authorities are searching for 46 missing people.
- Six bodies are identified; others need DNA testing because they are unrecognizable.
- Relatives of the missing are providing DNA samples to help identify bodies.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
- The Sindh provincial government will give compensation to the families of the deceased.
- Karachi has experienced deadly fires before, often due to poor safety and illegal construction.
