Fire erupts near IIA watchtowers.

RAWALPINDI -- The Islamabad International Airport (IIA) authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the real cause of fire that broke out near two watchtowers and then spread due to strong wind on Wednesday.

According to sources, fire broke out at about 1:30pm outside the airport boundary wall near a watch tower. It erupted in dried grass and suddenly spread over a large area due to strong winds.

The CAA fire fighting crew and Airport Security Force staff reached the spot and controlled the fire. However, no damage was reported. The relevant authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of fire.

Separately fire broke out in a shopping centre in Rehmanabad at about 10:25am on...

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