The death toll in a third-degree fire, that erupted at a garments factory in Baldia Town has crossed 100 Wednesday morning while dozens of workers are still trapped inside and the firefighters are trying to tame the blaze, Geo News reported.

The number of the injured, according to Provincial Minister for Health Dr Sagheer, was around 31.
According to rescue sources a large number of workers are still trapped in the burning factory located on Hub River Road. Women and children are also among the dead and injured.
Hospital sources told that more than 31 bodies were brought to the Civil Hospital while more than 23 were brought to the Jinnah Hospital. The MLO of Civil Hospital told that more than 37 victims were identified and handed over to the relatives of the victims, sources told.
All the firefighting force of the metropolis has been called in to fight out the blaze, which engulfed the factory located in Baldia Town no.2 of Karachi.
Snorkels were being used to bring the people down from the roof of the factory, which has now become a ball of fire. Only, the fire at the top-floor has been brought under control.
Dozens of the workers trapped in the factory jumped down to save their lives and the footage of that has been received by Geo News.
At least 40 fire tenders were busy dousing flames at the factory. The fire department was facing difficulties refilling the engine’s water tanks as three hydrants in Baldia Town were closed.
According to sources, around 2,000 people are employed at the 2,000 square-yard garment factory.
It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.
The Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Abdul Rauf Siddiqui, has tasked the concerned authorities to come up with a report on the incident within 24 hours while Home Minister Rehman Malik has also taken notice of the incident.