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Karachi State Life building catches fire
KARACHI: A fire broke out in the State Life building located in Saddar area, Karachi, Express News reported on Wednesday.
According to initial details, the fire broke out on the second floor of the building and has reached to the eighth floor now.
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12:36pm
Private news channels aired footage of the man jumping out of the State Life building to save himself from the fire.
People expressed concerns on Twitter over the medias decision to broadcast the video.
@Soldier_pk Media should not show the fall of the man died in State-life building again and again and mention his name, think of his family please
12:30pm
Earlier on September 11, 250 workers at the Ali Enterprises garment factory in Karachi were suffocated or burnt alive when a massive fire tore through the building during the evening shift. The factory made ready-to-wear clothing for Western export.
Another fire broke out in a plastic factory in the city on October 29. Luckily, there was no loss of life, however, 750 people were left jobless as several portions of the building collapsed.
12:15pm
Chief fire officer, while speaking to the media, said the fire has been brought under control.
He said the fire erupted in electric wires.
The officer further added that people are being evacuated from the building.
12:10pm
A person jumped out of the building to save himself from the fire and was severely injured. However, he succumbed to the injuries and passed away. He was reportedly in the building for a job interview.
Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah visited the area to inquire about the rescue work.
The State Life building is 15 floors tall.
12:00pm
Express News correspondent Rehan Khan reported that a huge number of people are inside that building as many offices are located inside.
Rescue officials have reached the area and have entered the building.
