CM Maryam lauds Rescue 1122 response as major tragedy averted after fire at Lahore's Indigo Tower

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has lauded the "heroic" response of the Rescue 1122 to a fire at Lahore's Indigo Tower.

Sharing videos of the incident on X, she wrote: "Alhamdolillah, a major tragedy was averted today at Indigo Tower, Gulberg. Upon receiving reports of a fire in the basement, the Emergency Response Team was immediately mobilised."

She said that Energy Minister Faisal Khokhar, the Lahore commissioner, deputy commissioner and all concerned officials are present on site to oversee the operation.

She added that the explosion of the air-conditioning system boiler was severe; however, due to the swift, professional and heroic response of Rescue 1122 and the Fire Brigade, the f!re was brought under control with zero casualties.

"It is reassuring to note that the newly installed fire hydrants were fully functional and freshly implemented SOPs were in place which played a critical role in containing the incident," she shared.

Strict directives have been issued: All commercial boiler and cylinder installations across Punjab must fully comply with safety standards. Any premises found compromising public safety will be sealed immediately, without exception."

Tweet by Maryam Nawaz Sharif

In a separate post, the chief minister said that, "180 plus lives saved, Alhamdolillah. 

A 30 year old was rescued in injured condition but sadly passed away on way to the hospital. 

2 employees still trapped in the basement. Employing all resources to get them out safely. The source of fire has been identified and contained."