KARACHI: Three dead as furniture shops near Ayesha Manzil area of Karachi caught fire.
According to SSP Central, the fire broke out in a bed mattress shop, and the fire also engulfed nearby shops.
SSP says that flats are built above the shops, efforts are being made to evacuate people from the building, more fire brigade vehicles have also been called.
According to fire brigade officials, 7 fire tenders, a snorkel and a bowser are present at the spot.
According to rescue officials, one person has been pulled out of the building in a burnt condition.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori has taken notice of the fire in the furniture shop and building at Ayesha Manzil.
Governor Sindh has directed to ensure the safe evacuation of the people inside the building.
The Governor has directed the Commissioner Karachi to use all resources to control the fire.
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab speaking to media said that the fire brigade staff is there to extinguish the fire, it would be premature to say how many people are in the building at the moment, there is a need to take comprehensive measures for fire safety.
Mayor Karachi said that at the moment we are trying to stop the fire from spreading further.
