Punjab EPA detects 593 fire hotspots and extinguishes 581 across eight districts
The Punjab Environment Protection Agency identified 593 agricultural fire incidents and put out 581 of them on Friday in eight districts of the province.
Satellite monitoring drives enforcement action
Officials used satellite-based monitoring to detect fire anomalies around the clock. The Punjab Climate Watch Hub forwards verified alerts to district teams for immediate response. Specialised night squads monitor agricultural belts and motorway corridors to prevent crop-residue burning.
Quick Response Units extinguish fires
Quick Response Units equipped with tractor-mounted fire bowsers reach reported locations quickly. Director General Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh conducted surprise inspections along major roads last week. He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted night patrolling and strict monitoring of vulnerable areas.
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