KARACHI: A miracle surfaced in the Gul Plaza fire tragedy today as the rescue team discovered copies of the Holy Quran and mosque totally safe from the inferno. More than two dozen people died in the inferno, while dozens of others are still missing.
Rescue officials, nonetheless, reported that copies of the Holy Quran placed on shelves inside the prayer hall in the Gul Plaza remained completely unharmed. The holy books showed no visible signs of burning, scorching, or smoke damage.
Rescuers carefully collected the copies and moved them to a secure area to protect them during ongoing operations. A rescue official recorded a video of the moment during the late-night search, documenting the condition of the mosque and its contents.
Karachi continues to mourn after a devastating fire tore through Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road, killing at least 26 people and leaving several others missing. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue intensive search operations inside the severely damaged commercial building. The tragedy has shaken the city, while scenes emerging from the site have drawn strong emotional reactions nationwide.
Rescue operation uncovers remarkable scene inside mosque
After firefighters brought the blaze under control, emergency teams began clearing debris and searching for missing individuals. During this process, rescuers entered the mosque located on the first floor of Gul Plaza and made a discovery that stunned many on-site. Despite heavy smoke and extreme heat in the surrounding areas, the mosque structure remained intact. Minute Mirror, a Lahore-based English newspaper reported this amazing development today.
Social media video draws attention and clarifications
The video later circulated widely on social media, where users shared it thousands of times and described the scene as deeply moving. The footage showed rescue personnel cautiously entering the smoke-filled mosque, checking the prayer hall, and confirming that no one remained trapped inside.
Officials said the video was recorded around 11pm after rumours suggested that people might still be inside the mosque.
Authorities repeatedly clarified that rescue teams had thoroughly searched the area and found no casualties there. Meanwhile, rescue leaders warned that the building remains extremely dangerous. The intense heat from the fire has weakened the structure, and teams face a constant risk of floor collapse.
Rescue teams have advised relief workers and general public to exercise caution during search operation in the Gul Plaza and stay away from the ill-fated plaza.
