A container at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) suddenly caught fire, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
Soon after receiving the report, a fire brigade team from Karachi Port Trust rushed to the site and started the rescue operation.
Later, the fire was brought under control. No loss of life was reported from the site till filing of this report.
Earlier on February 16, 2026, a massive fire that erupted at the Karachi Port's Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) was brought under control after an extensive, coordinated firefighting operation, officials said.
In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust chairman praised the effective coordination and commended the performance of the firefighting teams of the KPT, Pakistan Navy, Rescue 1122, and Karachi Shipyard.
The KPT chairman sought a detailed report on the incident and its causes.
The blaze reportedly erupted in a pile of containers inside the ICT terminal, according to port sources.
Initial reports suggested that the fire may have originated in chemical containers, while some affected containers were carrying electronic items, chemicals, cloth, and lithium batteries.
Firefighting operations were launched immediately, with 13 fire tenders initially deployed to control the blaze.
Reporter: Usama Malik