Two killed, 37 injured in Karachi hotel fire
At least 50 people, including foreigners, trapped in the hotel building were rescued safely.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least two people were killed and 37 other received burn injuries when fire broke out at a six-storey hotel near Jinnah Hospital in Karachi on Sunday night, Dunya News reported.
At least 50 people including foreigners, who were trapped in the hotel building, were rescued safely by the rescue teams. The dead and injured were shifted to Jinnah Hospital.
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Fire brigade from across Karachi reached the spot which brought the blaze under control after several hours’ hectic effort while cooling process is still ongoing.
Teams of Pakistan Army, Rangers and police also participated in the rescue operation. Mayor Karachi, Waseem Akhtar also reached the spot to monitor rescue operation.
