Stubble burning: 593 fire hotspots identified in eight districts across Punjab
LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) claimed on Friday to have detected 593 agricultural fire incidents and extinguished 581 of them across eight districts as it intensifies surveillance and enforcement to prevent crop-residue burning during the ongoing anti-smog campaign. The incidents were detected in Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Faisalabad, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha…
Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 593 fire hotspots from agricultural stubble burning in eight districts, according to a report on November 7th, 2026. The agency's surveillance efforts, aided by satellite monitoring, field inspections, and night patrols, have led to the extinguishing of 581 fires. Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Faisalabad, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, and Gujranwala districts were the ones targeted.
The EPA's Punjab Climate Watch Hub plays a crucial role in this campaign by analyzing satellite data, alerting field teams, and coordinating responses. The agency deployed Quick Response Units, equipped with firefighting resources, to quickly address identified fire incidents. EPA Director General Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh conducted surprise inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the deployment and monitoring mechanisms.
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