KARACHI’S bustling Gul Plaza turned death trap Sunday as fire ravaged the two-acre mall, killing six and injuring over 10. Firefighters’ 13-hour war against the flames continues, marked by collapses from extreme heat.
Nazimabad’s inferno claimed Furqan, a firefighter crushed under falling debris. Local reports detail the escalating crisis.
Injury toll hit 15 at Civil Hospital Trauma and burns units; 14 discharged quickly, two from Jinnah Hospital followed suit.
Operations chief Humayun Khan warned of ongoing edge fires and a fully ruined structure. ‘Intense internal heat and ventilation failure are major hurdles,’ he said. The site’s sealed, with Sindh Building Control poised to rule on fate.
Rescue 1122’s Abid Sheikh deployed 20 tenders and four snorkels across three sides in a coordinated push.
Fears persist of more victims inside, unconfirmed amid dangers. Echoing two prior fires that took 23 lives, this underscores systemic vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure.
Communities rally support for heroes on the frontlines, as exhaustive probes seek ignition source and lapses. Dawn brings renewed vigor to end this ordeal.