ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon on Tuesday pledged to tackle the fire incidents in Margalla Hills, with Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) environment wing has hired 500 people this season to act as watchdogs and manual fire control operatives.
In recent days, fire incidents have been reported across the Margalla Hills, prompting swift action from the district administration, according to ICT’s Administration spokesman.
The DC said that our goal is to keep a vigilant eye on potential fire outbreaks. The individuals were crucial in manually extinguishing blazes, as it was challenging to bring firefighting vehicles or water pipes to the mountains.
Arrests After Margalla Hills Fires
The DC confirmed the arrest of three suspected persons believed to have started some of the fires.
Meanwhile, the district administration and environment wing of CDA also apprehended the main accused in the fire incidents.
The DC also engaged with residents of villages near the hills, holding meetings and making announcements in mosques to seek their cooperation. The community has also been urged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities concerned.
The DC highlighted the difficulty of extinguishing fires on pine leaves, underscoring the efforts of rescuers and firefighters.
Nawaz Memon said that he had seen the situation firsthand. It is a challenging task.
