KARACHI: A fire broke out at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office on M.A. Jinnah Road, completely destroying the office of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
According to Geo News, the fire started in a kitchen adjacent to the Karachi mayor’s office at the KMC headquarters. The flames quickly spread and engulfed the entire portion of the building.
The fire caused extensive damage to the mayor’s office, which was reportedly completely burned in the incident.
Rescue officials said that two fire tenders were dispatched to the KMC head office to control the blaze. Firefighters took part in the operation and eventually brought the fire under control.
No casualties were reported in the incident, according to officials.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, and further investigations are underway to determine how the blaze started and assess the full extent of the damage.
The incident occurred at one of Karachi’s key municipal government buildings, where several departments and official offices are located. The destruction of the mayor’s office has also raised questions about possible damage to official documents, equipment and other municipal property.
Authorities are expected to inspect the affected portion of the building and determine the extent of the losses. Investigators will also examine the circumstances surrounding the fire to establish whether it was caused by an electrical fault, an accident or another factor.
The fire was brought under control before it could cause further reported casualties, with rescue teams continuing their assessment of the affected area.
Officials have confirmed that there was no loss of life, while the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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