Fire engulfs warehouse in Lahore, rescue operation underway

LAHORE (Dunya News) – A fire broke out in a warehouse in Lahore on Friday, prompting an immediate emergency response.

According to sources, rescue teams rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a blaze near Barkat Market, close to a Shell petrol pump.

Rescue officials said that the caller initially reported that the fire had erupted in a house; however, preliminary information suggests that the blaze engulfed a warehouse-like building.

Fire and rescue operations are currently underway, with multiple emergency vehicles present at the site.

Despite several hours having passed, the fire has yet to be brought under control.

Sources further revealed that a large number of chairs were stored inside the warehouse, which contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.

Owner among six booked in Gulberg hotel fire case

In view of the emergency situation, nearby buildings have begun to be evacuated to prevent any untoward incident.

Last month, a sudden fire broke out in the basement of a local hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg area, claiming three lives, injuring five, and prompting the rescue of 180 people.

Rescue 1122 spokesperson confirmed that the bodies of the deceased – identified as Imran, Shehryar, and Riaz – were recovered from the hotel.

Shehryar was 23 years old, while Imran and Riaz were both 30. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

According to Rescue 1122, immediate action was taken following the alert. Twenty-one emergency vehicles and 80 personnel, including officers, participated in the search and rescue operation.

The hotel was a 19-storey building covering an area of four kanals, with three basement levels.