RAWALPINDI: A devastating fire broke out in a commercial building situated on Murree Road in Rawalpindi, resulting in the tragic death of a 15-year-old worker on Saturday.
The victim, identified as Muneeb, worked as a tailor in one of the shops within the building.
During the incident, he was sleeping inside the shop when the fire engulfed the premises.
The fire was reported in the afternoon on a public holiday when the markets were closed, causing a delay in its detection and allowing it to rapidly spread, as stated by the first responders.
To combat the blaze, Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi swiftly deployed eight fire tenders and special rescue vehicles to the scene.
The fire reportedly originated in shops located on the second and third floors of the commercial plazas.
Rescue teams indicated that the fire likely started in one of the clothing warehouses or stores on the second or third floor of the Gulf Shopping Centre.
Subsequently, it spread to two neighboring shopping malls, namely the Rabi Centre and the China Centre.
The operation to control the fire lasted for about three hours, with eight fire tenders and special rescue vehicles participating.
Additionally, reinforcements were called in from CDA (Capital Development Authority).
It took significant effort to finally bring the fire under control, and authorities mentioned that it seemed to have been caused by a short circuit, according to Rescue 1122.
Source: Tribune
