Karachi, June 10 -- A massive fire broke out at a factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone on Sunday morning, and could not be fully extinguished even after more than 35 hours, Geo News reported, citing official's statement.

The blaze spread rapidly due to chemicals and strong winds, engulfing nearby factories and damaging an adjacent clothing warehouse and a plastic manufacturing unit.

Although firefighters made significant progress, bringing the fire 70 per cent under control, as per Geo News.

Fire Officer Arif Mansoori stated that twelve fire brigade vehicles were engaged in the firefighting operation. He reported that flames were still present in various sections of all three factories and that fire personnel were continu...