Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz praised the efforts of the rescue team after the fire at Indigo Hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg area.
Sharing a video, Maryam said, “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.”
She added that the source of fire has been identified and contained.
180 plus lives saved, Alhamdolillah.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) January 24, 2026
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. pic.twitter.com/k4fa7xfahi
She also said ‘shabash’ while sharing another video, in which a rescue officer is talking about the rescue operation.
Shabash 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/wl3wviEIIl
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) January 24, 2026
A total of 280 people were rescued.
“All individuals have been successfully rescued except one, Riaz. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and every effort is being made to locate him. His cell phone going unanswered. We remain hopeful that he will be found alive soon, Insha’Allah”, said Maryam Nawaz
Hotel Indigo Heights Fire Incident update:
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) January 24, 2026
■ a fire incident occured in the basement of Hotel
■ Persons rescued : 180 Guest & staff 100
Total :280
■injured : 1 injured referred to Services Hospital.
2 suffocated
All individuals have been successfully rescued except one,…
The 19-storey building, spread over four kanals, has three basements, with Basement One reported to be the worst affected by the fire.
