Final Investigation Report Reveals Cause of Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire

Karachi – The Commissioner of Karachi submitted the final investigative report on the Gul Plaza fire, confirming that a child accidentally started a fire at a ground-floor flower shop. The fire spread rapidly via air-conditioning ducts, claiming 79 lives, mostly on the mezzanine floor. Response times were detailed, with the first fire tender arriving within 11 minutes and Rescue 1122 personnel reaching within 38 minutes. The report provides a comprehensive account of firefighting and rescue operations, eyewitness testimony, and recommendations for future safety measures.