All the workers suffocated to death in the fire that was apparently caused due to a short circuit.
According to officials and witnesses, the blaze erupted under the stairs of the ground-plus-two-storey factory,
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According to officials and witnesses, the blaze erupted under the stairs of the ground-plus-two-storey factory,
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situated in Mehran Town of Korangi Industrial Area, and spread rapidly to other places due to some "adhesive chemicals" kept there.
Initial investigation identified short circuit as the cause of fire, while a post-mortem examination revealed cardio-respiratory failure,
Initial investigation identified short circuit as the cause of fire, while a post-mortem examination revealed cardio-respiratory failure,
secondary to asphyxia, caused by inhalation of smoke and soot from the fire led to suffocation and subsequent death.
Five members of an extended family, including three brothers, were among the victims.
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Five members of an extended family, including three brothers, were among the victims.
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A senior officer who wished not to be named said the factory manufactured trolley bags and had stored adhesive chemicals.
When the fire broke out, it spread rapidly because of presence of chemicals and more deaths occurred.
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When the fire broke out, it spread rapidly because of presence of chemicals and more deaths occurred.
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The factory was located in a congested area and it was obvious that safety measures were not in place, the officer said.
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