13 injured in factory blaze

KARACHI—At least 13 people including 10 fire fighters received burn injuries when fire broke out in a plastic factory here in Quaidabad. According to Fire Brigade Department, the fire broke out in a plastic factory and a godown situated at National Highway, Quaidabad on night between Saturday and Sunday. The fire incident was immediately reported to nearby Police and the Fire Brigade Department. The services of DHA and KPT were also acquired. Breathing has become impossible due to burning of chemicals and plastic related stuff in the area. 10 fire fighters and three factory’s employees including Asim, Asif and Ramzan received burn injuries while extinguishing the fire. The injured were shifted to different hospitals of the city. —Agencies