Karachi: Blaze in chemicals' storage put out after 2.5hrs

Karachi: Blaze in chemicals' storage put out after 2.5hrs
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Summary Fire department has declared the affected building unfit

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Blaze erupted in a chemicals’ storage near Denso Hall on M A Jinnah Road has been put out on Friday after a struggle of around two and a half hours.

Two fire fighters were injured in the effort while authorities faced issues to refill water tenders owing to power outages.

All those present inside the godown were safely evacuated while installations in the surroundings were also evacuated to avoid losses. However, fire fighters had to struggle with different issues caused by power outages and traffic jam.

Mayor of Karachi, Waseem Akhtar reached the site and stated that chemicals storages within the city were dangerous and admitted a lapse in handling the situation by different departments.

Fire department has declared the affected building unfit for the purpose.

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