Fire engulfs factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone
Most outlets led with the fire at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone, noting the involvement of rescue and firefighting teams. A few specified the factory as an old clothes or garments factory, while others highlighted the collapse of part of the building or the declaration of the site as "dangerous." Several mentioned three people being hospitalized or in critical condition due to smoke inhalation, though one outlet reported no casualties.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 13 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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18 articles · 13 outlets
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Third-degree fire breaks out at factory in Landhi Export Processing Zone
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Third-degree fire breaks out at factory in Landhi Export Processing Zone
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Third-degree fire breaks out at factory in Landhi Export Processing Zone
A third-degree fire broke out at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, following which Rescue 1122 teams, fire brigade vehicles and ambulances were deployed for rescue activities. Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Hassaan Khan said the emergency response team was dispatched to the site immediately after the Central Command and Control Centre received […]
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Fire engulfs factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone
13 outlets
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.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 13 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Landhi Export Processing Zone unit catches fire
KARACHI: A fire broke out at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, with the blaze intensifying rapidly and thick black smoke visible from a distance. Rescue agencies and Fire Brigade officials reached the site after receiving information about the incident. Eight fire tenders are currently engaged in efforts to bring the fire under control, while measures are being taken to ...
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Massive blaze continues to rage at Karachi's Landhi factory, section collapses
Rescue official making efforts to douse the blaze at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on September 7, 2026. — YouTube/Geo News/screengrab Adjacent factory also catches fire during firefighting operation.16 tenders, two snorkels and water bowser...
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Massive fire erupts at factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone
A massive fire broke out at a used-clothing factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday afternoon, triggering a major rescue and firefighting operation, reported 24NewsHD TV.
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Fire rages through factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone
A third-degree fire broke out at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday and remained uncontrolled despite hours of firefighting efforts, officials said. The fire erupted on the ground floor and quickly engulfed the entire building. A neighbouring factory was also affected by the blaze. Fire brigade officials declared it a third-degree fire and called in firefighting vehi...
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Fire erupts at old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ
A major fire erupted at an old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday. Two men and a woman suffered critical effects from smoke inhalation, according to reports. Fire brigade officials classified the blaze as a third-degree fire and called for additional fire tenders. Eleven Karachi Metropolitan Corporation fire tenders, two […]
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Part of factory collapses after fire in Karachi's Landhi; efforts continue to put out blaze
Part of a factory building in Landhi’s Export Processing Zone (EPZ) collapsed due to a fire on Monday, Rescue 1122 said as efforts were underway for hours to extinguish the blaze. “Part of the factory collapsed due to the fire. Rescue 1122 teams are present at the scene and the rescue operation is under way,” the Rescue 1122 spokesperson said in a statement. Screengrab from a video shows a fire...
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Massive fire erupts at Landhi garment factory, 3 h...
A major fire broke out at a garment factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ), leaving three people in critical condition after they inhaled smoke.
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Three workers hospitalised as fire erupts at Karachi garments factory
KARACHI: A major fire broke out at a garments factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, sending thick smoke through the building and leaving several workers unconscious. Five fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene as firefighters battled the intense blaze and worked to bring the flames...
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Blaze engulfs old clothes factory at Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone
A major fire at an old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ left three people critical as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Landhi factory building declared ‘dangerous’ as fire continues
KARACHI: A fire broke out at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Monday, with KMC Fire and Rescue, Rescue 1122 and Sindh Rangers personnel taking part in the operation. No casualties have been reported so far, while all workers were evacuated before the fire spread. The building has been declared dangerous by fire brigade officials, while the fire is still burning inside. Fi...
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Fire breaks out at old clothes factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone
A third-degree fire erupted at an old clothes factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ, leaving three people affected by smoke inhalation as firefighters and Rangers joined rescue efforts.
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Fire engulfs factory in Karachi's Landhi, spreads to adjacent building
A section of the building collapsed as emergency teams work to contain the third-degree blaze and evacuate workers
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