A forest fire broke out in forests near village Bagar Sharif in Tehsil Kahuta of Rawalpindi on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

After receiving information, rescue teams were rushed to the spot.

Rescue firefighters are busy dousing the fire with water and fire extinguishers.

The fire is being extinguished with water as far as fire tenders could reach and where the access of fire tenders is not possible, the fire fighters are extinguishing the fire with fire beaters on foot.

Reporter: Irshad Qureshi