Fire breaks out at factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat industrial area

Asfand Gurmani August 2, 2026 Pakistan

Fire erupted at a factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat industrial area on Monday, a private media channel reported.
According to the report, the fire is spreading on the first floor of the factory.

Rescue teams, including 10 fire brigade vehicles, have reached the spot and are trying to control the fire. However, there are no reports of people trapped in the factory. There are almost 30 fire fighters are taking part in the fire control operation.

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The reports confirmed that the fire is spreading rapidly, creating a dangerous situation. The fire is spreading due to unknown chemicals in the factory.

This is a developing story…

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Asfand Gurmani

Asfand Gurmani is an MPhil scholar at FCCU and a journalist with a strong passion for political reporting. He primarily covers Pakistan’s politics, governance, and human rights issues.