E-11 Marquee Fire Extinguished After Overnight Islamabad Operation
Published November 01, 2026 | 10:45 AM
Capital Emergency Services extinguished the blaze by around 2am, while cooling operations continued to prevent reignition. Officials said no immediate information was available on the cause, damage or casualties.
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Nov, 2026) A fire that broke out at a marquee in Sector E-11 of Islamabad late Saturday night was brought under control after an emergency firefighting operation by the Capital Emergency Services, while cooling operations continued in the early hours of Sunday.
Firefighting units rushed to the scene shortly after the incident was reported and launched an operation to extinguish the blaze using trained personnel and specialized equipment.
The fire was completely extinguished by around 2am, according to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), but rescue teams remained at the site to conduct cooling operations and prevent the fire from reigniting.
Firefighters were also conducting inspections to ensure that residual heat had been eliminated and the site was safe.
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration, CDA, and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) collaborated during the emergency response.
CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf stated that all available resources were being utilized to ensure public safety and prevent any further incidents.
There was no immediate official information regarding:
- The cause of the fire
- The extent of damage
- Any casualties
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