KARACHI: A fire that broke out in a warehouse in SITE Metroville has intensified, ARY News reported.
The blaze erupted in the warehouse of a garment factory located on Plot No. 14-A in SITE Metroville.
As many as four fire tenders and three Rescue 1122 vehicles are engaged in dousing the flames, while a snorkel belonging to the KMC Fire Brigade has also arrived at the scene.
According to Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan, the fire originated on the third floor of the building.
Fire brigade officials noted that a fire had also erupted at the same location a few days ago, adding that the factory had converted the third floor into a warehouse. They further mentioned that two water bowsers are assisting the firefighting operation.
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has declared an emergency at the NIPA and Sakhi Hassan hydrants after the fire brigade requested immediate assistance, a spokesperson for the corporation said.
On the directions of KWSC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddique, an emergency was also imposed at the Crush Plant hydrant.
The spokesperson stated that water tankers have immediately been dispatched to the scene.
He added that the in-charge of the hydrant cell remains in constant contact with fire brigade and rescue officials. Furthermore, the CEO’s focal person for hydrants is personally supervising the operation, and the corporation is extending full cooperation to the rescue teams.