Summary
A fire in the Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi, Pakistan, resulted in at least 23 deaths, including a firefighter. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze due to the building's collapse and poor ventilation, and rescue operations are ongoing to find those still missing.
Key Facts
- A deadly fire broke out at Gul Plaza in Karachi, killing at least 23 people.
- The fire started on Saturday night and took over 24 hours to extinguish.
- Gul Plaza is a three-story commercial building housing over 1,200 shops.
- The building was crowded due to the wedding season, increasing fatalities.
- Parts of the building collapsed, complicating rescue efforts.
- Over 60 people remain missing as rescue operations continue.
- The Sindh government has announced compensation for families of the victims.
- The fire may have started due to a potential electrical short circuit.
