Garments shop gutted in fire

A fire broke out at a cloth shop in the densely populated commercial area of Chhota Dak Khana, Meena Bazaar, Attock, apparently due to a short circuit.

The fire quickly engulfed clothes and other goods inside the shop. Rescue 1122 firefighting teams immediately reached the scene and launched relief operations. Under the supervision of District Emergency Officer Dr Mian Muhammad Ashfaq, rescue personnel battled the blaze professionally and brought it under control after nearly an hour of continuous efforts.

The timely and effective response by Rescue 1122 prevented the fire from spreading to nearby shops. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported.