Fire erupts in garment factory in New Karachi

KARACHI: A garment factory owner suffered a huge loss after a fire erupted in the factory located in the industrial area of New Karachi on Tuesday morning, Geo News reported.

Initially, six fire brigades were sent to douse the flames but later two more were called in to tame the intense blaze.

After three hours of effort, firemen were able to put out the fire with the help of eight fire tenders and one water bowser.

Two floors of the unfortunate garment factory were completely gutted by the blaze while huge loss was incurred after production material worth millions was destroyed in the fire.

Fire brigade authorities told that short circuit could be the cause of the fire in the garment factory.