Fire at chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE area brought under control: Rescue 1122

KARACHI: A fire that broke out at a chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE on Tuesday was brought under control, Rescue 1122 said.

In a statement, the Rescue 1122 spokesperson said the fire had been brought under control, and the cooling process was underway.

Earlier, the spokesperson said that efforts were underway to control the fire, which erupted in a factory located near Valika Chowrangi.

“A fire brigade truck, along with rescue teams, was immediately dispatched to the site of the incident, as soon as the Rescue 1122 received report of the incident,” the spokesperson added.

A contingent of Sindh Rangers personnel was also dispatched to the site of the incident, their spokesperson said in a statement.

“Rangers personnel are actively participating in the relief activities and rescue operation along with the fire brigade and rescue personnel,” the spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab took notice of the incident. In a post on X, Mayor Wahab said, “KMC fire team is attending to the fire incident reported at a factory in SITE Industrial Area. Will keep everyone posted.”

According to an earlier statement, Mayor Wahab had “directed all departments of the KMC to stay alert”.

He issued instructions to utilise all available resources for the rescue operation. The statement added that the “water board authorities were also instructed to take emergency measures”.

“All possible steps should be taken to control the fire,” the mayor was quoted as saying.

“There will be no compromise made on the safety of human lives,” he added.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, as per a statement, directed Mayor Wahab and the commissioner to supervise the rescue efforts and investigate the cause of the fire.

The incident comes a day after a huge fire erupted in the bushes near the University of Karachi (KU). It was brought under control later.