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Tuesday March 25, 2025

Fire destroys 11 houses in Swat

By mahboob ali yousafzai
March 23, 2025
Protesters set fire to the Madyan Police Station and the vehicles parked there on June 20, 2024. — Geo News Screengrab
Protesters set fire to the Madyan Police Station and the vehicles parked there on June 20, 2024. — Geo News Screengrab

MINGORA: A devastating fire broke out in the village of Aeen village, located in the Bahrain Tehsil of Swat district, on Saturday, leaving 11 houses completely destroyed.

The blaze was so intense that it completely damaged the roofs and belongings of the homes.

Police officials said the rescue team rushed to the scene and immediately began efforts to control the fire.

The local residents, showing remarkable resilience, also worked together to combat the flames. Despite their combined efforts, the fire spread rapidly, leading to the total destruction of the houses and leaving the families with severe financial losses. “The rescue teams fought the fire for over two hours, but as of now, the flames have not been fully controlled,” said a resident of the area.