Fire at Serena Hotel Islamabad, Swift Response
The fire at the Serena Hotel Islamabad was quickly contained, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause. The hotel's emergency response team and local fire services worked together to prevent any major damage or loss, ensuring the safety of the guests and staff, including foreign PSL players.
A small fire broke out in the cooling tower area of Islamabad Serena Hotel during routine maintenance, but was quickly contained by the hotel's emergency response team and local fire services without causing any loss or damage to the property. The incident occurred in the high-security zone where foreign PSL players were staying, prompting an immediate response from the district administration.
The fire sent thick smoke into the sky, and eight fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but fortunately, no injuries were reported, and guests and staff were evacuated as a precaution. The surrounding area was cordoned off, disrupting traffic, but the hotel's emergency protocols were activated, and the fire was contained by the hotel's response team and local fire services.
This incident is not the first fire to occur in a hotel hosting PSL teams. A fire broke out in the cooling system on the fifth floor of a private hotel in Islamabad's Red Zone, which was hosting PSL teams, but was extinguished within half an hour by six firefighting vehicles and 50 firefighters. No players or franchises faced any difficulties as the fire did not spread to the hotel's interior.
The swift response of the hotel's emergency response team and local fire services prevented any major damage or loss, ensuring the safety of the guests and staff. The incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and quick response in preventing disasters.