KARACHI, Oct 10: A major fire at the Customs House caused extensive to the office record on Wednesday.

A fire brigade spokesman said the fire which started from the 9th floor of the 11-story building gutted the 10th and the 11th floor, destroying the rebate claim record.

Several people who got stranded on the 11th floor were rescued by the fire fighters by using snorkel. Six fire tenders took part in the operation.

The cause of fire could not be immediately ascertained by the fire department.

Similarly, the extent of the damage to the property also remained unclear, spokesman added.

A Customs department spokesman said fire started from the stair-case of the building, which subsequently spread to the upper floors.

However, the computer department of the Custom House remained safe from the fire, spokesman added.