Trending: Pakistan’s firefighters used buckets to control a fire; sparks outrage online

A video of Pakistani firefighters using buckets to tackle fire goes viral, triggering outrage among netizens.

A video has recently been trending on social media, showing Pakistani firefightersusing buckets to control a fire. However, this has sparked outrage among netizens on social media platforms, where several users have questioned preparedness for emergency services and slammed the lack of basic equipment.

Pakistani firefighters struggle with buckets to control the fire.

A video, which has now gone viral on the internet, shows how firefighters in Pakistan struggle to control a fire using buckets of water to do the job. This has triggered widespread anger, embarrassment, and concern on social media platforms. The incident reportedly occurred in a residential area, where a sudden fire broke out, endangering nearby homes and shops. Residents called the fire brigade as thick smoke and flames spread. However, what happened next shocked both locals and the millions watching online. Instead of using pressurised water lines or fire extinguishers, firefighters resorted to filling buckets with water and throwing them onto the flames to slow the fire. The video recorded by a witness has now gone viral and drawn massive criticism and outrage. In the video, the person recording it is heard saying, “Yehdekhiyeinki koi taiyaarinahithi, yehbaaltiyon se paanidaalrahehain. Yehhumara Pakistan hai, yeh CM saabyeh check karlein” (Look at this, they are not prepared at all, they are throwing water with buckets. This is our Pakistan, the Chief Minister should look into this). He then adds sarcastically, “Bhai, bohottaiyaarihaiaapkiacchi, bohotkhushihuihaihume” (Brother, your preparation is excellent, we are very happy to see this).

Watch the viral video here:

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Netizens react to the viral video.

One user reacted, “This is heartbreaking and alarming. Firefighters risk their lives, yet are sent without proper equipment or support. It’s not bravery that’s lacking; it’s basic infrastructure and planning. Emergencies expose the real priorities of a system, and here, the people pay the price.” Another expressed, “Firefighters are trying their best with what they have, respect for effort. But government? Zero respect. Years of loans, IMF begging, still no proper gear. Sad reality behind the meme.” A third person wrote, “Just look at the speed and urgency they are operating at. They are going through the motions. No actual interest in putting out the fire. Suppose they know whatever they are doing will not work, but they know they have to show they are working.”