Blaze gutted pesticide factory in Karachi

Dunya News

Pakistan

Valuables worth millions of rupees were reduced to ashes by the fire.

KARACHI (Dunya News) - According to details, fire broke out in a pesticide factory located in Sher Shah Site Area near Paracha Chowk in Karachi on Tuesday night, Dunya News reported.

The blaze spread and engulfed the entire factory building very quickly. At least 18 fire brigade vehicles snorkel and water bowser reached the spot after being informed and brought the fire under control after a hectic effort of four hours.

The cause of fire is not known yet. According to rescue sources, no casualty was reported in the incident. However, valuables worth millions of rupees were reduced to ashes by the fire.