Karachi mall evacuated in emergency after fire fills it with smoke

KARACHI: The firefighters succeeded in extinguishing the blaze that broke out in a shopping mall near Dalmia road after hours of struggle, Geo News reported.

The rescuers also managed to evacuate hundreds of shoppers in time.

According to sources, the fire broke out inside the storage area of a shoe retailer. The fire quickly spread to the surrounding shops. Due to the heavy smoke some shoppers fell unconscious and were evacuated with the help of rescue team and volunteers, including shop keepers and area residents.

Shots Fired

Taking advantage of the commotion, some miscreants tried to commit loot and plunder. Police resorted to aerial firing to disperse a large crowd that gathered outside the mall which the miscreants used to their advantage.

Shots Fired

Taking advantage of the commotion certain miscreants tried to use the opportunity to loot and plunder. Police resorted to aerial firing to disperse a large crowd that gathered outside the mall which the miscreants used to their advantage.

Human Chain

Following the aerial firing by law enforcers, shopkeepers joined hands to form a human chain barring unnecessary personnel from entering the mall premises.

As yet no estimates have been made regarding the loss and damage to property caused by the fire.