Massive fire in Karachi Saddar; dozens of shops and valuables gutted.
The fire started in the early hours of the morning and was extinguished after hours of fighting, during which the fire department continued to operate in Karachi Saddar. The authorities had a difficult scenario as the fire swiftly spread to multiple stores.
Firefighters raced to the scene, fighting the fire with water bowers and firefighting equipment.
Visuals of fire incident at Saddar Mobile Market in Karachi last night.#TOKAlert pic.twitter.com/AJr8wM9FOU
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According to the traders organization, the market had at least 100 damaged stores, and the trades lost millions of rupees. The market had a fire safety system, but the fire spread swiftly to the shops.
In an effort to put out the fire, the fire department breaks into the store. The Saddar market is a business district with stores selling mobile phones.
The fire department is smashing locks and shutters of the shops in an effort to put out the fire as part of their efforts to get the situation under control.
Given the seriousness of the issue, it is imperative that prompt and well-coordinated action be taken to minimize any negative effects on the Saddar, Karachi, mobile market.
To guarantee the safety of the region and its citizens, the authorities are still working hard.
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