A massive fire engulfed Karachi’s Millennium Mall early Wednesday, destroying over 150 shops and causing major financial losses. Rescue officials blamed poor administration, revealing the mall had no working fire safety system or emergency exits. The centrally air-conditioned and overcrowded building allowed flames to spread rapidly, reaching the second floor. Despite a quick response within 10 minutes, rescue efforts were delayed due to the mall’s single entrance, forcing teams to break windows and doors to reach the fire-hit areas.