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A massive fire broke out at a factory located near Ghani Chowrangi, in Karachi's SITE area on Saturday morning.
Fire brigade vehicles reached the spot from across the city to brought the fire under control.
According to fire brigade officials, the blaze declared as a third-degree fire.
One person was wounded in the fire incident, sources informed.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A day earlier, a fire erupted at a factory in Landhi Export Processing Zone which spread very quickly and engulfed nearby factory. According to sources, a fire broke out in Landa's factory in the export processing zone of Landhi area of Karachi, which intensified and engulfed another factory as well.
The roof of one factory collapsed due to fire and another to burn down completely.
According to fire brigade officials, on the other hand, the blaze was a third-degree fire.
Six fire brigade vehicles are busy in extinguishing the fire in Landa factory while they are facing difficulties to control the blaze while the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board has imposed an emergency at the water hydrant in Sherpao Colony.
Rescue sources said tha no casualty or injuries was reported in the incident.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, sources added.
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