Urooj Niazi 
lahore airport fire army plane incident halts all flights
All flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore were cancelled on Saturday when a devastating fire required officials to close down operations at the runway. A Pakistan Army aircraft faced a tire fire that occurred at the landing stage.
A rapid response included teams from the fire services that sent several firetrucks to extinguish the fire as it rapidly expanded. Yes, events were prevented primarily due to teams being quick in their response, yet the incident generated major disruptions across airport activities.
Evidences from social media allow people to watch video footage of heavy black smoke rising from the airport site while panicked passengers share their experiences. The brief 32-second viral footage shows the stressful state which passengers endured during the smokey environment.
The hotel management devoted first priority to ensure the safety of staff members and all passengers. The airport staff works day and night to resume usual operations quickly through strict protocol compliance.
This security incident joins a series of negligent safety events at the airport. A short circuit at the Allama Iqbal International Airport immigration counter in Lahore triggered a fire during May of last year which caused the total shutdown of immigration systems.
The recurring fire incidents have raised serious concerns about:
- Infrastructure maintenance standards at Pakistan’s major airports
- Emergency preparedness and response capabilities
- Implementation of proper safety measures and protocols
