Factory Fires Kill More Than 125 in Karachi Pakistan

Karāchi : Pakistan | Sep 12, 2012 at 2:24 AM PDT

By Irfan babar

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125 people were burn to death when factory caught fire in Karachi.

More than 100 people were killed at spot and 25 died in hospital in garment factory of southern port area of Karachi .

The death toll rose early Wednesday after authorities pulled more bodies from the factory. Most of the dead were found in the basement.

Injured workers said they were unable to find a way out and jumped out of windows to escape, suffering broken bones. Parts of the building were still smoldering hours after the fire.

Cause of fire is yet unknown.

Irfan babar is based in Faisalābād, Punjab, Pakistan, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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