Overview
- Firefighters brought the blaze under control at the Landhi Export Processing Zone factory and continued cooling operations to prevent a flare-up.
- Emergency services received the alert shortly after 5 p.m., when most workers had already left, which officials said helped prevent any loss of life.
- A large response was deployed, including 13 fire tenders, two snorkels and multiple water bowsers from KMC, Rescue 1122 and EPZ units.
- Initial reports point to a possible short circuit in a lift as the cause, though officials said the investigation is ongoing.
- Stocks of ready-made garments were destroyed with losses reported in the millions of rupees, and the incident renewed concern after several EPZ fires this year.