Karachi clothing factory fire death toll soars

Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:10 pm » by **WillEase666**

At least 289 people have died in one of Pakistan's worst fires, at a garment factory in Karachi, officials say.

Rescuers are still battling to reach the dead and injured inside, more than 24 hours after the inferno began.

Hundreds were trapped inside - the building had metal grilles on the windows and no fire exits. Many workers jumped from the upper floors.

The fire began hours after a blaze at a Lahore shoe factory killed 25 people, highlighting lax safety regulations.

Investigations have been announced into both fires. Reports say they may have been caused by faulty generators.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19566851

Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:26 pm » by **WillEase666**

Geo News Summary-Karachi fire owners blame fire department

Published on Sep 14, 2012 by geonewsenglish

Dr. Farooq's killers did not want him to pursue independent political career. Factory owners granted bail, allege fire brigade arrived late. Rauf Siddiqui resigns over fire incident. Nawaz Sharif says dual local government system is a conspiracy to divide Sindh. Supreme Court grants interim bail to Ali Musa Gilani. Petrol price to increase, diesel to decrease.

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