Fire breaks out at four cloth godowns in Karachi's Lyari

KARACHI (92 News) - A fire that erupted at four cloth godowns near Cheel Chowk at Lyari in Karachi on Monday morning. According to a fire brigade officials, six fire tenders reached the spot after getting informed about the fire and brought it under control. The blaze has been doused. The fire broke out at a godown, which engulfed three others and all four godowns were turned into ashes. No loss of life was reported in the blaze. The process of cooling is currently underway at the factory. The cause behind the fire could not be ascertained. Earlier in July, a fire at a chemical factory has been brought under control in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony. The blaze reported at a chemical factory, located at Shah Faisal Colony. The factory was set up in a house. Four fire tenders are busy in dousing the fire. Rescue officials said that the reason behind the blaze can only be determined after it is extinguished. Karachi Water and Sewerage Board MD Khalid Sheikh has declared an emergency at the Safoora Goth and Landhi water hydrants. The board has already sent 25,000 gallons of water to the site via tankers. Moreover, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far.