A fire broke out at Landa Bazaar in Mehrban Market near Dispensary Ground in the Tench Bhatta area of Rawalpindi, causing heavy damage to several shops and their goods. The incident affected many shopkeepers who operate in the busy local market.
According to rescue officials, the fire spread quickly through the market and destroyed more than 25 stalls. A large amount of merchandise stored inside the shops was also lost. The exact value of the damage has not yet been confirmed, but shop owners are believed to have suffered significant financial losses.
Rescue teams arrived at the scene soon after the fire was reported. Emergency responders worked to control the flames and stop the fire from spreading to nearby stalls. Their efforts helped bring the situation under control and prevent further damage in the surrounding area.
Authorities have not yet released information about the cause of the fire. An investigation is expected to determine how the incident started and whether any safety measures need to be improved to prevent similar events in the future.
No immediate reports of injuries or casualties were released following the incident. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation and gather more details as the assessment of the affected area continues.
The fire has created difficulties for many shopkeepers whose businesses were damaged or destroyed. Many lost valuable stock and now face the challenge of rebuilding their stalls and restarting their businesses.
Local authorities are expected to complete a full damage assessment in the coming days. Further updates will be shared after the investigation is completed and more information becomes available about the cause of the fire and the total losses suffered by the market.
