Fire tenders combat inferno at textile mill on National Highway near Karachi

Twelve fire tenders has been sought to subdue the fire.

KARACHI: Fire engulfed a major portion of a textile mill located on the National Highway near Karachi, Express News reported on Wednesday.

The Chief Fire Officer Ehtishamuddin Siddiqui declared that the inferno was a Category-three fire, the highest category blaze.

One snorkel, two water bowsers and 12 fire tenders have been dispatched to help subdue the fire.

The fire is being reported to be intensifying and flames can be seen from afar.

Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported so far.

Earlier this month, a chemical factory in Sher Shah area of Karachi had caught fire which was put out by fire fighters. According to chief fire officer Ehtishamuddin Siddiqui, the fire broke out at Neelum Industry situated at plot no. F-61-G in Sher Shah.

No casualties were reported as the staff present in the factory was evacuated before the fire fighters arrived. At least 10 fire trucks had to be called in.