A significant fire broke out at a factory in Rawalpindi's Rawat Industrial Estate on February 9, 2026, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According to Dawn, the fire engulfed a building spanning more than two kanals, with Rescue 1122 deploying 13 fire tenders and over 45 rescue personnel to the scene. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the presence of chemicals in the facility, as reported by ARY News, exacerbated the situation, complicating containment efforts. ARY News also highlighted that additional rescue teams from across Rawalpindi were called to assist, emphasizing the severity of the incident. This fire is part of a troubling trend in the region, as Karachi reported 225 fire incidents in January alone, with 83 fatalities, as noted by ARY News in a separate report.