Firefighters in Karachi, Pakistan, are battling a large fire that has killed six people and damaged a shopping mall. The blaze broke out on Saturday night at Gul Plaza, with rescue services alerted at 10:38 p.m.
Flames quickly spread from ground floor shops to the upper levels. Videos captured the intense flames while local store owners watched in despair as their businesses were ruined. Rescue officials reported that six bodies were taken to the Civil Hospital, and 11 people were injured.
Police are implementing mass disaster protocols due to the situation. Parts of the mall have collapsed, and there are concerns that the entire structure could fall.
With information from Reuters
