2023 Karachi mall fire

2023 Karachi mall fire
Video still showing the building on fire
Map
Location of the RJ Shopping Mall in Karachi
Date25 November 2023 (2023-11-25)
VenueRJ Shopping Mall
LocationKarachi, Pakistan
Coordinates24°54′10″N 67°06′52″E / 24.902686°N 67.114452°E / 24.902686; 67.114452
CauseShort circuit
DeathsAt least 11
Non-fatal injuries35
Property damageunknown

On 25 November 2023, an electrical fire broke out in a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, killing at least 11 people, and injuring 35.[1]

Fire

On the morning of 25 November 2023, a short-circuited generator caused a fire on the fourth floor of the RJ shopping mall in Karachi, which at the time held more than 60 people.[2][1] The fire quickly spread, forcing the entire building to be evacuated and causing extensive property damage.

Casualties

At least 11 people died and 35 were injured.[1] The injured were immediately sent to nearby hospitals for treatment.[3]

Response

Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the fire and rescue people trapped inside the mall. The firefighting operation was extensive, involving multiple firefighters and emergency personnel. The area was sealed off for investigation.[4]

Reactions

Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf expressed sorrow and regret over the incident.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pakistan: Shopping mall fire in Karachi kills at least 11 people". The Guardian. 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Pakistan: Several killed in shopping mall fire". dw.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  3. ^ "Shopping Mall Fire Kills 11 in Pakistan". Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty. Archived from the original on 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  4. ^ "Karachi shopping mall fire kills at least 10 people". msn.com. 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ^ "NA Speaker expresses grief over tragic fire incident in Karachi shopping mall". 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.