A major fire swept through Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar, destroying 335 shops and stalls before rescue teams brought the blaze under control after several hours. No casualties have been reported so far.
As per details, a massive fire broke out at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad, destroying 335 shops and stalls and causing significant property losses, rescue officials said.
According to rescue authorities, the fire was triggered by a short circuit and spread rapidly through the market. The intensity of the blaze increased after batteries stored inside several shops exploded, making firefighting efforts more challenging.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene and battled the fire for several hours before successfully bringing it under control. Authorities said cooling operations were continuing to prevent any possibility of the fire reigniting.
Officials confirmed that a total of 335 shops and stalls were affected by the incident.
Despite the scale of the fire, no loss of life or injuries have been reported so far.
Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage, while further investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
