On February 6, 2026, a massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ), causing significant damage and prompting an extensive emergency response. According to BOL News, the fire was classified as a 'third-degree fire' due to its severity, engulfing the first floor and spreading to a nearby warehouse. Geo News reported that the fire was fueled by cotton and plastic materials, which intensified the flames and caused structural cracks in the factory walls. Dawn highlighted that six fire tenders were initially deployed, with additional units and water bowsers called in as the fire spread, threatening to engulf another floor of the industrial unit. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab assured that firefighting efforts were ongoing, with 'fire tenders and snorkels present on the ground to tackle the situation.'