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23 Killed in Pakistani Factory Fire

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Trapped inside factory.

At least 23 people burned to death when a Pakistani show factory caught fire in Lahore on Tuesday. The bodies of 23 workers have been recovered, and 18 workers with severe burns have been brought to hospitals. But health officials expect the death toll to rise since there is almost no enforcement of building codes. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but many Pakistani buildings have faulty wiring.

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