A major fire broke out at Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar, destroying 335 shops and stalls. Rescue officials said the blaze spread rapidly through the market, causing extensive damage to businesses and merchandise. The H-9 Sunday Bazaar fire is one of the largest market fire incidents reported in the federal capital in recent times.
According to rescue authorities, the fire was caused by a short circuit. The presence of batteries inside several shops reportedly intensified the blaze as multiple batteries exploded, allowing the fire to spread more quickly across the market.
Emergency response teams rushed to the scene and launched a large-scale operation to contain the fire. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before successfully bringing the situation under control.
Rescue officials confirmed that 335 shops and stalls were affected by the fire. The incident caused significant financial losses to shopkeepers, although no immediate reports of casualties were released.
Authorities said cooling operations are still underway to prevent the fire from reigniting and to ensure the area is safe. An investigation is expected to determine the full extent of the damage and confirm the exact circumstances behind the H-9 Sunday Bazaar fire.