MULTAN: Four women including mother and three daughters killed in an incident in Multan.
According to the details, A devastating tragedy struck Lutafabad when a mother and two daughters killed in Multan house fire after roof collapse occurred inside a residential building, leaving the entire community in mourning.
According to rescue officials, the sudden fire erupted inside a room at the residence of a local citizen named Shahroon.
As the flames rapidly engulfed the room, the intense heat and fire caused the roof of the room to collapse, trapping the family under heavy debris.
Tragically, a mother and two daughters killed in Multan house fire after roof collapse before emergency teams could pull them out.
Rescue 1122 teams quickly arrived at the scene, conducted a search and rescue operation, and retrieved the bodies from under the rubble.
The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Parveen and her two young daughters, Maheen Fatima and Meerab Fatima.
Local police registered the incident and confirmed that while the exact cause of the blaze could not be immediately determined, a thorough investigation is underway to identify the origin of the fire.
Authorities confirmed that the tragic incident where a mother and two daughters killed in Multan house fire after roof collapse remains under active investigation.
Roof Collapse Accidents in Punjab
Roof collapse incidents represent a critical yet persistent structural safety issue across various districts of Punjab, leading to numerous preventable casualties every year.
These fatal accidents occur primarily due to aging infrastructure, poor construction standards, low-quality building materials, and torrential rains during monsoon seasons.
In many old neighborhoods and low-income urban localities, houses built with dilapidated wooden girders, unreinforced masonry, and mud-capped roofs are particularly vulnerable to structural failure.
When secondary emergencies like house fires or gas leak explosions occur, the elevated temperatures rapidly weaken structural supports, drastically accelerating roof collapses and trapping occupants inside.
Furthermore, monsoon downpours frequently lead to water seepage, dampness, and added weight on already compromised roofs, causing sudden collapse without warning.
To address this recurring hazard, structural engineers and safety experts emphasize the urgent need for strict enforcement of provincial building codes and regular municipal safety audits, especially for old residential areas.
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Public awareness campaigns regarding basic home fire safety, proper ventilation, and structural maintenance are equally essential. Strengthening local disaster preparedness and implementing mandatory building inspection protocols remain vital steps to reduce structural hazards and prevent similar roof collapse tragedies across Punjab.
