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 to control the blaze are currently ongoing.

“Ten fire brigade vehicles and two snorkel units are actively engaged in combating the fire using modern firefighting equipment,” Esrani said, adding that rescue teams were continuously working to protect lives and property.

He also directed teams to maintain rapid and coordinated operations at the scene.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said fire tenders and snorkels were present on ground to tackle the situation with additional water bowsers also present.

Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho instructed the Malir senior superintendent of police (SSP) and Traffic SP to reach the site and secure the affected factory and surrounding areas.

The police was also directed to keep routes clear to ensure timely access for fire and rescue personnel, according to Saeed Ali, spokesperson for the Sindh police chief.

Meanwhile, a statement from the Edhi Foundation spokesperson said that its ambulances and volunteers were present at the scene, providing emergency services to those affected by the fire.