Fire Contained at Lahore’s Hafeez Center; Major Tragedy Averted
A major disaster was narrowly avoided on Thursday after a fire broke out at Lahore’s prominent commercial hub, Hafeez Center, reportedly due to a short circuit.
According to eyewitnesses, flames erupted suddenly but were quickly brought under control thanks to the swift response from Rescue 1122. Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes, preventing the blaze from spreading further.
Traders and members of the business community at Hafeez Center expressed immense relief, thanking the Punjab government and Rescue 1122 for their timely intervention. “If the help hadn’t come so fast, we could have lost goods worth millions,” one shopkeeper said.
The incident, while quickly managed, has reignited concerns over fire safety standards in commercial buildings. Authorities are reportedly reviewing protocols and are expected to launch inspections and enforce stricter safety measures in the coming weeks.
The market resumed partial operations later in the day, as shopkeepers assessed minor damages and praised the bravery of the rescue teams.
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