Massive fire engulfs timber godown in Karachi

A massive fire erupted in a timber godown which engulfed many shops in Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Karachi on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Soon after receiving the report of the incident, Rescue 1122 team along with one ambulance and two fire-brigade trucks rushed to the spot.

In another incident, a massive fire broke out in a timber warehouse located in Lea Market area of Lyari in Karachi on late Sunday night.

The blaze spread and engulfed the entire warehouse very quickly. Five fire brigade vehicles and rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and brought the fire under control after a hectic effort.

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

Reporter: Salman Saleem