Nine Killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Pakistan's Karachi

Credit: DNA- Published on November 25, 2023
The blaze began early in the morning at the multi-storey RJ shopping mall in Karachi in Pakistan. The fire brigade had rescued around 50 people but more remained inside the building.

Video credit: Oneindia
Published on November 25, 2023 -  03:02
Tragedy Strikes Karachi: 11 Lives Lost in RJ Shopping Mall Fire| Oneindia
A tragic fire engulfed Karachi's RJ shopping mall, claiming 11 lives and injuring 22. Starting early in the morning on Rashid Minhas Road, the cause remains unknown. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui confirmed the casualties on social media, stating the fire was extinguished. Survivor accounts revealed the intensity of the smoke, and ongoing efforts focus on bringing potentially trapped individuals to safety. The incident underscores the critical need for robust fire safety measures and emergency preparedness in densely populated urban areas. #KarachiTragedy #RJShoppingMallFire #EmergencyResponse #FireSafety #UrbanSafety #TragicIncident #EmergencyPreparedness ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.121~

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