A major fire that broke out in a Naval Police Headquarters, located at Shahra-e-Faisal, has been extinguished in the wee hours of Sunday, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to ISPR, the fire broke out in a barrack but fortunately, no casualty was reported as the barrack was empty.
A fire erupted in the unoccupied barracks early on Sunday which shortly engulfed the entire building.
ISPR also said that the personnel on duty informed about the incident to officials immediately. Rescue and fire teams rushed to the spot upon receiving information.
Emergency teams of Pakistan Navy (PN) and Defense Housing Authority (DHA) had also reached the site.
Over 18 fire brigades and snorkels took part in extinguishing the fire, ISPR said, adding that the fire in the barrack has been overcome and cooling process is currently underway.
The third-degree-fire was brought under control after three hours of efforts.
