Fire breaks out at garment factory warehouse in Karachi’s SITE area

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1. 5 Oct 2026 84% related

   2 outlets

   Fire at Karachi garment factory contained after several hours of firefighting

   Most outlets reported the fire at a garment factory in Karachi and the duration of the firefighting effort, with slight variation in the time reported — one mentioned a four-hour effort, another a six-hour operation. Both noted that the fire was brought under control, though one also mentioned that the blaze spread to a second floor and that no casualties were reported.

2. 8 Sep 2026 84% related

   13 outlets · 2 developments

   Fire engulfs factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone

   Most outlets led with the fire breaking out at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone, often specifying it was a garments or used-clothes factory. Several mentioned the fire being "third-degree" or "massive," and noted the involvement of rescue and firefighting teams. A number of outlets highlighted the collapse of part of the building or adjacent structures. Most also reported that three people were affected by smoke inhalation, with some specifying they were in critical condition. A few outlets, such as Hum News English and Express Tribune, noted the building was declared dangerous or partially collapsed. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the scale of the fire or the injuries sustained.