Fire breaks out in Islamabad plaza

ISLAMABAD: A fire has erupted in a plaza in sector G-11 Markaz today, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

According to rescue officials, the blaze reportedly started in a generator, causing thick smoke to billow from the building, alarming nearby residents and business owners.

Rescue officials are working tirelessly to control the fire in Islamabad plaza, which has threatened to spread to nearby structures.

The fire brigade was immediately summoned and multiple fire engines have been dispatched to the scene to assist in containing the blaze.

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Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames and heavy smoke coming from the upper floors of the plaza. The area has been cordoned off to ensure the safety of the public and to allow firefighters to work efficiently.

Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, with firefighters using high-pressure hoses and other equipment to battle the flames.

According to rescue officials, investigations will be carried out to determine the cause of the fire and assessing the damage.

There have been no reports of injuries so far, and the swift response from the rescue teams has been crucial in preventing a potentially larger disaster.

Last month a fire broke out in a plaza located near Golra Morr which spread and engulfed several shops.