Fire in Lahore’s Pace shopping mall brought under control

Author: APP

LAHORE: A fire that broke out in a shopping plaza in Gulberg last night has been brought under control by Rescue 1122 after the hectic efforts of several hours on Monday.

According to Rescue 1122, a fire broke out in a shopping plaza–PACE around 12:45 am in the Gulberg area which engulfed many shops as flames spread quickly.

However, so far no loss of life has been reported but valuables in the shops worth thousands of rupees were gutted. Rescue 1122 Director General, Rizwan Naseer while talking to media during his visit to the site, said that more than 92 rescuers along with 22 vehicles of the fire brigade took part in the operation to extinguish the fire.

He said that no casualty was reported in the incident,while the fire has been controlled and cooling process was in progress.The district administration also called in WASA vehicles for dousing the flames. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar took notice of the incident and ordered an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • World

Developing nations slam ‘paltry’ $300bn climate deal at COP29

Countries at the United Nations climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, adopted a $300 billion…

4 hours ago
  • World

35 dead in Gaza amid intensified Israeli bombardment

Gaza's Health Ministry reported 35 Palestinians killed and 94 injured in the last 24 hours…

4 hours ago
  • World

India mosque survey sparks clashes, leaving two dead

Indian Muslim protesters clashed with police on Sunday with at least two people killed in…

4 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Indian SC weighs Yasin Malik’s trial amid security concerns

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has reportedly emphasized the importance…

4 hours ago
  • World

US SEC summons Adanis on bribery allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has summoned Indian billionaire Gautam Adani over allegations…

4 hours ago
  • Pakistan

CM pays tribute to flying officer Marium on death anniversary

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid glowing tribute to Marium Mukhtiar, Pakistan's first…

4 hours ago