KARACHI: A huge fire broke out in a textile mill in SITE on Monday evening, according to fire brigade officials.

They said the blaze erupted in the factory located near Valika Hospital.

They declared it a ‘third-degree’ fire and said fire tenders were called from across the metropolis.

The fire was not controlled till late in the evening. No causalities were reported.

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board declared a state of emergency at all hydrants.

Published in Dawn, October 27th, 2020