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According to initial reports, the immigration system at the airport has been partially damaged due to the fire, due to which the immigration process has stopped. Passengers were evacuated from the immigration lounge due to smoke.
Fire brigade and rescue 1122 reached the airport to control the fire. The airport authorities say that the cause of the fire is not yet known.
Fire Erupts at Lahore Airport , damaged the immigration system, leading to flight disruptions. Preliminary investigation suggests a short circuit as the cause of the fire. #LahoreAirportFire pic.twitter.com/0nSCG8GQdC
— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) May 9, 2024
It should be noted that flights from Pakistan have started for the Hajj season. Like every year, this year also millions of pilgrims from Pakistan will perform Hajj. In this regard, the Road to Makkah program has also been started.
Regarding the fire at Lahore Airport, the authorities say that the situation has been brought under control and soon the flights will be dispatched after completing the steps for the departure of the pilgrims to the holy land.