A significant fire broke out at a textile factory on Jaranwala Road near Bara Muhammad Wala in Faisalabad on Monday, resulting in the destruction of valuable materials. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Saddar Police Station.
Cause of the Blaze
According to a spokesperson from Rescue 1122, the fire originated at Zamal Textile Factory in an area where old tires were stored. It is alleged that a worker carelessly discarded a lit cigarette, which ignited the combustible materials. The flames quickly spread to adjacent sections, consuming stored goods and causing extensive damage.
Firefighting Response
Upon receiving the alert, Rescue 1122 dispatched multiple firefighting teams to the scene. The teams worked tirelessly for several hours to bring the inferno under control. Their coordinated efforts prevented the fire from escalating further, though the factory suffered substantial losses.
No Casualties Reported
Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. Rescue officials confirmed that all workers were safely evacuated. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and authorities have urged factory owners to enforce strict safety measures to prevent such incidents.
In a separate incident, a teenage girl and her seven-year-old brother drowned in a canal in Sialkot. Details of that tragedy remain limited.
