At least three people died after a fire broke out at a hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg area, rescue sources said on Saturday, with a Punjab minister saying the situation was largely under control. Police said the blaze severely affected basement number one of the hotel, which is spread over four kanals and has 19 storeys, along with three basements. Punjab Minister for Energy and Sports Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that all guests staying at the hotel were evacuated safely, adding that the situation was under control.
