Gul Plaza fire: Short circuit ruled out

Investigators probing the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi have found that the blaze originated inside a shop and was not caused by a short circuit, Geo News said, citing preliminary findings of the inquiry.

- Gulf News Report

The death toll from the inferno in Pakistan’s largest city has risen to at least 60, with rescue teams still searching for those feared trapped or missing.

According to investigative sources quoted by Geo News, the fire broke out at a shop selling artificial flowers, where children were reportedly present at the time. Investigators believe the children may have been playing with matches or a lighter, which likely ignited the stored materials before the flames spread to the building’s electrical wiring.