An intense fire gutted four used clothes’ warehouses, located in the same building and rented out to different traders, near Paracha graveyard in Sher Shah on Tuesday. According to SITE Area assistant commissioner, there was a shortage of water initially but the problem was resolved in some time. The assistant commissioner said that the warehouses’ building was being inspected and if found unsafe, it would be sealed and demolished. “Hence, Karachi commissioner and SITE Limited have agreed that the latter will form a team to survey warehouses in the area and seal the ones lacking fire safety arrangements,” he added. The warehouses’ owner told The Express Tribune that the material of clothes kept in the warehouses also comprised polyester and the clothes were preserved using different chemicals.

Source: The Express Tribune November 17, 2020 12:53 UTC