At least 11 people were killed when a massive fire ripped through a four-star hotel in Karachi early Monday.
Reportedly, 70 people suffered injuries in the blaze, which started in Regent Plaza hotel’s kitchen.
According to initial reports, fire started in the hotel’s kitchen and made its way up, trapping guests and staff. Firefighters and rescue officials arrived at the scene and contained the fire within three hours.
The injured were immediately shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Officials at the hospital stated that of the 70 injured, 30 are in critical condition.
Located at Shara-e-Faisal, the hotel had foreign, as well as local guests who were affected by the fire.
Head of emergency at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital, Dr Semi Jamali said some foreigners were among those being treated for burns. Three women and two doctors were among those died in the incident.
Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar also arrived at the scene. He said there was no emergency exit in the building.
The cause of fire is not confirmed yet.