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Lahore Airport Fire: Emergency Landing Causes Temporary Airport Closure

Lahore Airport Fire: A fire broke out in a Pakistan Army aircraft at Lahore Airport, causing panic and the temporary cancellation of all flights.

Bharat•Apr 26, 2025 / 01:29 pm•

Patrika Desk

Lahore Airport Fire

Panic erupted at Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore Airport) in Lahore, Pakistan, on Saturday morning when a military aircraft caught fire during landing. All flights at the airport have been temporarily suspended following the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that a Pakistan Army aircraft experienced a tire fire upon landing at Lahore airport. The fire department was immediately alerted, and several fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, successfully extinguishing the blaze.

Firefighters Bring Blaze Under Control

According to reports, following the fire, which broke out at approximately 5:45 am, Airport Security Force (ASF) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) firefighters responded swiftly and brought the fire under control. However, due to heavy smoke, passengers had to be evacuated from the international terminal, and immigration procedures were temporarily halted.

Fire breaks out at Allama Iqbal International Airport. It is also known as Lahore International Airport, Pakistan.#Terrorism #Fire #PehalgamTerroristAttack pic.twitter.com/oFeZCp7MNQ
— Kapadia CP (@Ckant72) April 26, 2025

Flight Operations Affected

The fire caused delays to Hajj and international flights. However, four Hajj flights operated by Pakistan International Airlines, Airblue, and Air Sial departed on time. Other flights were temporarily suspended or alternative arrangements were made.

Security and Control Measures

Following the incident, security at the airport was tightened, and the army took control. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines before travelling to check flight status.

Runway Temporarily Closed

The incident led to the temporary closure of the runway. All commercial flights to and from Lahore Airport have either been cancelled or diverted, causing significant disruption to passengers.

Army Assumes Control

The Pakistan Army assumed control of the airport immediately after the fire. All entry points to the airport have been closed as a security precaution, and information is being released to the media on a limited basis.

No Casualties Reported

Currently, there are no reports of casualties. Investigative agencies and army teams are present at the scene and are investigating the cause of the accident. The fire at Lahore Airport has raised questions about security and technical arrangements. However, timely action prevented a major disaster.

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