Fire Erupts at Factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone

Fire erupts at factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone

A fire broke out at a factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone on Friday night, prompting a swift response from emergency services, government officials, and rescue teams. Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Rehabilitation Gianchand Esrani said in a statement that the Central Command and Control of Rescue 1122 was immediately notified, and fire and rescue teams, along with ambulances and fire brigade trucks, rushed to the site. Efforts…

Major blaze at Karachi EPZ plastic factories contained after 11-hour battle, say officials

Blaze started around 8:40pm in 4000-sq-yard factory.Official says old clothes, shoes, plastic fuelling flames.Cracks have appeared in factory walls due to heat: official.KARACHI: A major fire broke out on Friday night at a plastic...

Fire erupts at factory in Karachi’s Landhi

KARACHI:  A huge fire erupted in a factory located in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) of Landhi on Friday night, according to officials. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaanul Haseeb Khan told Dawn that the fire had erupted in a plastic factory located inside the zone. He said at present, six fire tenders were busy controlling the flames, but the fire was intense. He said the blaze had erupted on the ground floor, engulfing the first floor. He expr…

Massive fire erupts at plastic manufacturing facility in Karachi’s landhi

KARACHI: A large-scale fire has broken out at a plastic manufacturing plant located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone, with officials classifying it as a third-degree fire. The blaze has severely damaged a significant section of the factory’s ground floor and has spread to an adjacent warehouse. Authorities have also indicated that the fire is now approaching a nearby industrial unit. To prevent further damage, workers inside that facil…

Fire breaks out at factory in Landhi Export Processing Zone

A fire broke out at a factory located in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone on Tuesday. Authorities have declared the incident a third-degree fire due to its intensity. According to rescue officials, 10 fire brigade vehicles and two snorkels are actively engaged in firefighting operations. The factory is reported to be involved in the manufacturing of plastic goods, which has contributed to the rapid spread of the flames. Chief Fire Officer…

Huge Fire Breaks Out At Factory In Karachi's Landhi

Fire breaks out in a plastic factory in Karachi’s Landhi area on February 6, 2026. — YouTube/ Geo News/screengrab No one present inside affected factory, says chief fire officer. Official says cotton and plastic fuelling flames. Cracks appear in factory walls due to fire, says official. KARACHI: A massive fire broke out Friday night at a factory in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Karachi’s Landhi area.. Fire tenders and snorkels have been c…