RAWALPINDI: A fire broke out at the Art Council building in Murree on Wednesday, prompting deployment of firefighters.
According to Rescue 1122, the fire erupted while welders were working on the roof of the building. Sparks from the welding fell on wooden pieces, setting them alight.
The incident triggered panic among people in the area. Rescue 1122 firefighters reached the site and launched a firefighting operation.
Police cordoned off the area to keep tourists and other people away from the site. The fire was brought under control after more than one-and-a-half hours of efforts.
Published in Dawn, October 15th, 2026
