However, the blaze caused extensive damage to the structure, with two portions of the building collapsing during the incident. Rescue teams have recovered four more bodies from the debris, raising the death toll to 14, including a firefighter. At least 60 people are still reported missing.
Rescue authorities have released preliminary details of the deceased and injured. Among the confirmed dead are Kashif (40), Faraz (55), Muhammad Amir (30), and Furqan (25), while several other victims have yet to be identified.
Those injured in the incident include Hasib (25), Waseem (20), Daniyal (20), Sadiq (35), Hamza (22), Rahim (25), Fahad (20), Jawad (18), Ayaan (25), Abdullah (20), Usman (20), Fahad (47), Zain (23), and Nadir (50).
Officials said several of the injured remain in critical condition, while the process of identification of victims is ongoing. Search and rescue operations are continuing at the site as teams work to locate those still trapped or missing under the rubble.
