Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Karachi Mall Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 57 Missing
A huge fire happened in a big shopping mall called Gul Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan.
The fire started late on Saturday and burned for almost two days.
Many people were inside the mall when the fire started, and sadly, 27 people died.
Rescue workers are still looking for about 57 people who are missing.
The mall had many shops, and most of the exits were locked when the fire began.
People are very sad and angry because the rescue efforts were slow, and the mall's management hasn't said anything yet.
Charities are helping by giving food, water, and other supplies to the rescue workers and the families who lost their loved ones.
The government is going to find out what caused the fire and how the rescue teams responded.
A massive fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping complex killed 27 people and left 57 missing.
The fire burned for nearly two days, with rescue workers still searching for bodies in the debris.
Most of the mall's 16 exits were locked when the fire began, hindering escape and rescue efforts.
Charities are providing food, water, and medical assistance to rescue workers and grieving families.
The government has announced an investigation into the cause of the fire and the response efforts.
- Who
- Rescue workers, grieving families, shop owners, and charity workers
- What
- A massive fire at Gul Plaza shopping complex in Karachi
- When
- Started late on Saturday, January 20
- Where
- Gul Plaza, Karachi, Pakistan
- Why
- Cause of the fire is under investigation, with reports of locked exits
- Location
- Gul Plaza, Karachi, Pakistan
- Date
- January 20
- Casualties
- 27 dead, 84 missing (including fatalities)
- Duration
- Nearly two days
- Exits Locked
- 13 out of 16 exits were locked
- Investigation
- Government to investigate cause and response
- Charity Involvement
- Banoria Welfare Foundation providing aid
- DNA Samples Collected
- 15 samples collected by Monday