Pakistan, June 9 -- KARACHI - A massive fire that broke out at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone has continued to burn for over 24 hours, with emergency teams still battling the flames.

The fire erupted in the early hours of June 8 and quickly spread to three nearby factories due to the presence of flammable materials like chemicals and textiles. The situation escalated rapidly, turning it into a third-degree blaze-the highest category of fire emergency.

Rescue 1122 confirmed that at least five firefighters have been injured while fighting the fire. One is in critical condition after a section of a building collapsed during the operation. Officials have now declared the affected structures unsafe.

More than 20 fire tenders...