Pakistan: Fire at Lahore airport, many flights cancelled, what exactly happened?
A major fire broke out at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan on Saturday, after which all flights have been suspended. According to sources, one of the tires of a Pakistani military plane caught fire while it was landing at Lahore airport. The accident took place around 10 am. Fire tenders reached the spot to control the fire. The runway has been temporarily closed due to this incident.
Passengers faced many problems after the accident, although there were no reports of any casualties. Pictures from the scene show plumes of smoke at the airport, and there is an atmosphere of fear among the people.
Currently, no instructions have been issued on when normal flights will resume at the airport, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. It is not yet known how the plane's wheels caught fire. However, an investigation into the accident is underway.