Islamabad’s H-9 and G-6 Weekly Markets Closed Over Fire Safety Concerns
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The H-9 and G-6 weekly markets in Islamabad will be closed from October 16 until all necessary fire safety measures are put into place, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV Channel. The Directorate of Municipal Administration announced the closure after receiving approval from the Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI).
To reopen the markets, fire safety clearance from Capital Emergency Services, under the Capital Development Authority (CDA), is required. The markets will stay shut until all safety measures are in place and clearance is granted.
A fire incident occurred at the H-9 weekly bazaar a few days ago, on Wednesday, apparently during welding work as stallholders were putting up shutter gates. However, the precise cause of the fire remains unconfirmed. The fire resulted in the destruction of 133 out of the market's 2,800 stalls. Plans are underway to make the H-9 Sunday Bazaar fire station functional within a week and to tackle safety concerns related to electricity and backup power systems.
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