Fire At H-9 Bazaar Under Control: DC

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Islamabad: A fire that broke out on Wednesday morning at H-9 Bazaar was brought under control after 31 fire tenders were called to control the blaze, said Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon.

Talking to the media, the DC said the fire started in the garments section of the H-9 Sunday market. The flames quickly spread to the nearby crockery and utensils section.

To bolster the firefighting efforts, additional support was requested from the Pakistan Navy, Air Force, and Rawalpindi administration.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon confirmed that all available resources were being utilized to extinguish the fire.

On the ground, ICT administration officials, including the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and concerned Assistant Commissioners, were present to oversee the operation. Despite the significant response, shopkeepers in the  market resisted the fire brigades efforts, complicating the situation.

The district administration urged the traders, urging them to cooperate with the firefighting teams to bring the blaze under control.

The incident has brought together various branches of emergency services in a bid to control the situation.