Upper Chitral (Jamshed Ahmed), 24 October 2026: A devastating fire in Warijun Chhatandok, in the Morkhow area of Upper Chitral, burned a local resident’s residential buildings and cattle sheds. Timely rescue efforts prevented major loss of life and property.
According to information received, a severe fire suddenly broke out in the residential buildings and cattle sheds of Zahooruddin, son of Surum Khan, a resident of Warijun Chhatandok. The fire spread so quickly that it engulfed the cattle sheds (phasti) and an adjoining store, reducing them to ashes, while four rooms of the residence were also severely damaged. The cause of the fire was not initially known.
Timely response by local residents, TMA and Rescue 1122
As soon as they were informed, village residents reached the scene and began trying to control the fire on their own. Meanwhile, staff of the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Morkhow, the fire brigade, and Rescue 1122 equipment and personnel from Booni also arrived promptly.
Through the joint and timely efforts of rescue teams and local residents, the fire was fully brought under control and further damage was prevented. After the incident, residents praised the timely arrival and response of Rescue 1122 and TMA staff.
Source: Original Urdu report.
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