Gul Plaza Fire In Karachi Claims 15 Lives, Dozens Still Missing |
The death toll from the devastating fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Shopping Centre rose to 15 on Monday, as rescue teams continued clearing debris and flames occasionally re-emerged from the smouldering ruins. The fire, which broke out late Saturday night at the multi-storey mall on M.A. Jinnah Road, was finally brought under control after more than 36 hours.
Authorities said the building, which housed over 1,200 shops across its basement and three floors, is now extremely unstable, with large sections of the front and rear façades collapsed. Rescue operations have shifted to careful debris removal amid fears that more victims may remain trapped.
According to South DIG Syed........