Fire at Islamabad's G-9 Markaz brought under control

A fire that erupted at G-9 Markaz in Islamabad was brought under control on Thursday.

According to the district administration, fire brigade teams managed to contain the blaze and stopped it from spreading to nearby areas. Officials said cooling operation is continuing to ensure that no hidden hotspots remained and to prevent the fire from reigniting.

The district administration said the immediate emergency had been dealt with and relevant departments were now assessing the damage and gathering information from the site.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Officials said all possible factors leading to the incident would be examined.

The administration advised the public to rely only on official information as the investigation and damage assessment continue.