KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday said that Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has formed a committee to conduction investigation into the Karachi superstore fire that could not be doused after lapse of 24 hours.

In a statement, the minister said that the committee would ascertain the cause of the fire and propose safety measures to avoid such incidents in the future. He also announced that the Sindh government would compensate all those affected by the store fire.

Memon said that multi-storey, situated above the warehouse, had been vacated by Sindh Building Control Authority for inspection. Commissioner Karachi also declared the building “dangerous” after a third-degree fire at the Karachi superstore.

It is pertinent to mention here that fire brigade officials declared the blaze as a third-degree fire at a departmental store while fire engines from across the city are taking part to douse the inferno. The services of Pakistan Navy were also sought during the operation.

Meanwhile, Sindh Building Control Authority demolished the walls by conducting an operation in the basement and first floor. “The walls, which were an obstacle for the operation, were demolished,” the SBCA officials said. The store management had set up an office in the illegal parking area. Rescue teams were facing problems during the operation with illegal constructions in the building.