Fire breaks out at new Sindh Secretariat building

KARACHI: Multiple fire tenders were deployed on Saturday evening after a fire broke out at the new Sindh Secretariat building where offices of the chief minister, the information minister, revenue and industries ministers are located. 

The fire engulfed the 4th and 3rd floors of the building with the 2nd floor also being affected. The 2nd floor houses the offices of the Secretary General Administration and his department that looks after security, fuel and other general expenses. The 3rd floor houses the offices of the Secretary Works and Services and his department while on the 4th floor the offices of the secretary and the food department are located. 

Items stored in the open on the ground floor were also damaged after flaming pieces from the third floor fell to the ground. 

Three fire tenders were busy trying to extinguish the fire. According to latest updates, the fire is now under control.

Note: this is a developing story and will be updated as fresh reports are confirmed. 



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