Shopping plaza in Lahore catches fire

LAHORE: A fire has erupted in a shopping plaza located in the Shah Alam market of the city, Geo News reported. According to initial reports the fire started as a result of short-circuiting in a shop...

AFP

June 24, 2011

LAHORE: A fire has erupted in a shopping plaza located in the Shah Alam market of the city, Geo News reported. According to initial reports the fire started as a result of short-circuiting in a shop located on the fifth floor of the plaza.

The fire engulfed the entire plaza and rescue efforts are being hampered due to limited access to the area. Many individuals remain trapped inside the plaza.