What was the suspected cause of the fire at Gul Plaza?

Authorities suspect a short circuit, possibly from a faulty circuit breaker in a ground floor shop, started the blaze.

How many people were killed and injured in the fire?

Six people were killed, including one firefighter, and about 20-22 people were injured.

What is the current status of the fire and rescue efforts?

The fire has been brought under control by about 70%, with cooling operations ongoing; rescue efforts continue due to structural collapses and potential trapped individuals.

What official responses have been made to the incident?

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences; provincial leaders ordered resources, a full inquiry, strict fire safety enforcement, and accelerated rescue operations.

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Fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall kills six, injures dozens

A blaze at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall killed six, injured about 22, gutted many shops; authorities suspect a short circuit and have launched an investigation.

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What happened: A late-night fire erupted at Gul Plaza, a four-story shopping complex in Karachi, consuming shops across multiple floors and causing partial structural collapse.

Casualties and injuries: Officials confirmed six deaths, including one firefighter, and about 20–22 people injured; some victims remain missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.

Scale and impact: Gul Plaza houses roughly 1,200 shops across 8,000 sq m; inventories of garments, plastics and carpets fueled rapid spread and complicated firefighting.

Cause and investigation: Authorities suspect a short circuit started the blaze; Sindh officials have launched an inquiry while structural instability limits rescue and recovery operations.

Official response: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences; provincial leaders ordered resources deployed to control the fire and assist affected traders.

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: Authorities suspect a short circuit, possibly from a faulty circuit breaker in a ground floor shop, started the blaze.
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The Express Tribune
: Six people were killed, including one firefighter, and about 20-22 people were injured.
Sources:
The Express Tribune
: The fire has been brought under control by about 70%, with cooling operations ongoing; rescue efforts continue due to structural collapses and potential trapped individuals.
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Dawn
: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences; provincial leaders ordered resources, a full inquiry, strict fire safety enforcement, and accelerated rescue operations.
Sources:
The Express Tribune

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