A raging inferno engulfed the bushes at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Nazarath (central vehicle pool of police), reducing more than 55 old motorcycles to heaps of charred remains.
The fire brigade and rescue 1122 teams battled the flames for an hour before finally gaining control.
However, the cause of the fire and extent of the damage remain undetermined.
The blaze erupted suddenly within the vicinity of Nazarath prompting immediate action from the Aziz Bhatti police station.
The intensity of the fire necessitated additional firefighting resources, with multiple fire brigade vehicles rushing to the scene.
The Rescue 1122 mobilised their efforts to contain the rapidly spreading flames.
After a relentless hour-long struggle, the combined efforts of the fire brigade and rescue teams managed to quell the inferno.
However, dozens of motorcycles burnt to ashes with Fire Officer Ghulam Yasin reporting the destruction of over 55 old motorcycles.
Three fire tenders from KMC and a dedicated Rescue 1122 team took part in the firefighting operation.
The timely response of the fire brigade personnel averted further catastrophe, saving nearby residences and structures from the ravaging flames.
There were no casualties reported during the incident. However, investigations into the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are ongoing.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 18th, 2024
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