Market chaos as firefighters tackle fire at iconic Lighthouse area

KARACHI: A fire erupted at the Lighthouse Market in Karachi’s Lunda Bazar area on Thursday, prompting an urgent response from the city’s firefighting teams. Fire tenders rushed to the scene to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby shops and residential areas.

At this time, no official information is available regarding casualties or the cause of the fire. Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke rising from the market, causing panic among traders and shoppers.

Police and Rangers have cordoned off the area, and traffic in surrounding streets has been diverted as rescue operations continue. Officials from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Sindh Fire Department are monitoring the situation closely.

“The fire crews are working tirelessly to contain the situation, and updates will follow as soon as more information is available,” said a rescue official.

This remains a developing story, and further details are expected as emergency response teams continue their operations.