Karachi: A fire broke out on the eighth floor of Kashif Center, located near Metropole on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi.
According to a private TV channel, the fire brigade claimed to have prevented the fire, which started in the wiring duct on the ninth floor, from spreading further to the tenth floor. The fire filled the building with smoke, causing five people to lose consciousness, two of whom were taken to Jinnah Hospital. Authorities believe more people might still be inside the building.
The fire brigade reported that the Kashif Center is a 15-story building. Some people are still believed to be inside, and efforts are underway to evacuate them using a snorkel. Fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the alert.
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