10 fire brigade vehicles reached the spot…
Islamabad: On Wednesday, A massive fire broke out at a popular Sunday Bazaar in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, burning nearly 300 shops and stalls.
The blaze started near Gate No. 7 of the Bazaar where second-hand clothes and floor carpets are sold, according to various media reports.
Officials informed that 10 fire brigade vehicles fought for several hours to extinguish the fire. They were helped by two fire tenders of the Pakistan Air Force.
However, no casualties have been reported following the incident so far.
The fire outbreak was so massive that it rapidly engulfed shops leaving over 300 burnt, media reports said.
Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the district administration and ordered the deputy commissioner to monitor the rescue operation.
All routes going toward that area have been sealed by the police. Taking to Twitter, the Islamabad police informed citizens to keep the adjacent part of the Srinagar Highway free and cooperate with the rescue department.
It added that the traffic has been diverted toward 9th Avenue.
The bazaar located in the G-9 area of the city has a history of fire eruptions. In October 2019, over 300 stalls were burnt in the early morning.
In July 2018, near about, 90 shops and stalls were burnt in the clothing and hosiery section in an incident.
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