Fire, rescue teams dispatched after flames reported at mobile market in Karachi’s Saddar

Fire and rescue teams were dispatched on Monday after flames were reported at the Al Najeebi electronic market in Karachi’s Saddar.

A statement from Rescue 1122 said that the Fire Brigade, along with rescue teams and an ambulance, was dispatched to scene after the information was received. 

An correspondent at the scene reported that rescue personnel were helping people to evacuate from the building.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took immediate notice of the incident and sought a report from the Karachi commissioner. 

He also ordered immediate rescue and relief operations in the affected buildings.

Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho ordered the South senior superintendent of police and Traffic superintendent of police to reached the site and gave orders to clear the passage for relief vehicles. 

He also ordered the safety of other shops and markets nearby the main affected building.

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