According to rescue officials, a massive fire erupted at a garment factory in New Karachi at around 6 AM. At approximately 11:30 AM, the factory building collapsed due to the intensity of the fire. Speaking to Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), Afzal Khan recounted that he and his colleague were reporting near the weakened structure when the collapse occurred. “I made a mistake by getting too close to the building,” Khan said. Senior Editor ARY News, Majid Khan told PPF that Afzal Khan’s decision to move too close to the scene contributed to his injury.