KOT ADDU: A fire that broke out at the oil-filling point of PARCO Oil Refinery in Qasba Gujrat was brought under control, while cooling operations were underway at the affected site to prevent any further incident, Commissioner’s spokesperson said.
According to the spokesperson, four oil tankers were affected by the fire. Firefighting teams from Rescue 1122 and other relevant departments took part in the operation and worked to extinguish the blaze.
Deputy Commissioner Kot Addu, District Police Officer (DPO) Kot Addu and other relevant officials rushed to the site immediately after receiving information about the incident and supervised the response efforts.
Following the extinguishing of the fire, cooling operations continued at the affected location, while precautionary measures were being taken to secure the area and prevent the risk of a recurrence.
Rescue teams and officials of the concerned departments remained present at the site, with the situation being closely monitored.
The cause of the fire was being investigated, the spokesperson added, stating that further safety measures were underway to ensure the affected area was made secure.