FIREFIGHTERS try to extinguish the fire that broke out in the Arambagh furniture market on Thursday  evening.—White Star
FIREFIGHTERS try to extinguish the fire that broke out in the Arambagh furniture market on Thursday evening.—White Star

KARACHI: A huge fire broke out in the Arambagh furniture market on Thursday evening, which was controlled after hectic efforts lasting for several hours, according to a fire brigade official.

The blaze erupted in a shop of the furniture market at around 6.30pm. Four fire tenders managed to control the blaze. The cause of fire and estimation of loss could not be made immediately.

Published in Dawn, February 22nd, 2019

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