Massive fire erupts in AC-manufacturing factory in Islamabad
A massive fire broke out in an airconditioner-manufacturing factory in Islamabad on Friday morning, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The factory was located in Hummak area of Model Town in Islamabad. Heavy smoke billowing out of the factory engulfed the entire area.
اسلام آباد میں ڈی ایچ اے اور بحریہ ٹائون کے قریب جس فیکٹری میں آگ لگی، وہ بظاہر ایئرکنڈیشنز کی فیکٹری لگ رہی ہے، آتشزدگی سے بچانے کےلئے ایئر کنڈیشنز کھلے میدان میں رکھ دیئے گئے۔۔!! https://t.co/AOP94jTYKj pic.twitter.com/o61pUq1svF
— Khurram Iqbal (@khurram143) July 11, 2025
Soon after receiving the incident report, fire brigade vehicles rushed to the scene and began an operation to control the fire in Hummak Industrial Area, within the limits of Thana Hammak.
The workers at the factory shifted ready airconditioners to save them from the blaze.
اسلام آباد کے علاقے ماڈل ٹاون ہمک کے قریب فیکٹری میں آگ لگ گئی،آسمان پر دھویں کے بادل چھا گئے،آگ ایئر کنڈیشن تیار کرنے والی فیکٹری میں لگی،فائر بریگیڈ کی گاڑیاں موقع پر پہنچ گئیں pic.twitter.com/FIm2vx9bVN
— Abdul Rauf Bazmi (@RaufBazmi) July 11, 2025
No loss of life was reported from the site until this report was filed. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
اسلام آباد کے علاقے ماڈل ٹائون ہمک کے قریب فیکٹری میں آگ لگ گئی، متاثرہ جگہ سواں جی ٹی روڈ کے ساتھ ڈی ایچ اے اور بحریہ ٹائون کے بھی قریب ہے، آسمان پر دھویں کے دیوہیکل بادل دیکھیں، صبح گھر سے نکلتے ہی نظر پڑی، اللہ خیر رکھے۔۔!! pic.twitter.com/fsfYvuujD7
— Khurram Iqbal (@khurram143) July 11, 2025
The District Administration and the CDA fire brigade backed by 15 fire engines responded promptly and brought the blaze under control after a hectic operation which took three and a half hours.
The fire, as reported by the Islamabad District Administration, was said to have been triggered by short-circuit, and consequently began spreading in a rapid manner, ultimately engulfing a total of nine units at the factory and causing major structural damage before it was successfully brought under control.
اسلام آباد کے علاقے ماڈل ٹاؤن، ہمک کے قریب فیکٹری میں آگ لگ گئی، متاثرہ جگہ سواں جی ٹی روڈ کے ساتھ ڈی ایچ اے اور بحریہ ٹائون کے بھی قریب ہے، آسمان پر آگ کے بادل pic.twitter.com/FjQ6wtaGNN
— DHAI-R Community (@dhaircommunity) July 11, 2025
With the timely and coordinated efforts of the authorities, the fire was contained, averting further destruction.
A total of 12 fire brigade vehicles and three water tankers were strategically deployed during the operation in order to combat the blaze from multiple directions.
An initial investigation report has been issued by the Islamabad District Administration which confirms that the fire was caused by an electrical short-circuit.
Authorities were later working to identify those responsible, and legal action was being taken in accordance with the findings.
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Reporters: Hashir Ahsan and Tayyab Saif