LAHORE [Pakistan]: A fire broke out in the lounge area of ​​Lahore airport causing chaos and disrupting several international flights including the inaugural Hajj pilgrimage, Aaj News reported. Quick action of emergency responders brought the fire under control, leading to There was no harm to any person. However, a fire from the roof of the immigration counter filled the lounge with smoke, forcing passengers to evacuate. Pictures circulated by news today showed billowing smoke, giving a picture of a chaotic scene. A special team has been deployed to ascertain the cause of the fire, airport officials noted significant damage to the immigration counter, the impact of the incident extended to the flight schedule, the first Hajj departure and five other international Flights have been delayed. Kota Airways flight QR629 was one of those affected. Despite concerns about immigration procedures, the incoming international flight was routed to Lahore airport without any diversion. The absence of an emergency declaration from airport authorities underlined efforts to manage the situation. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reassured the public that international flight operations were being managed from domestic departure lounges, adding that the situation arising out of the short circuit had been brought under control. Early morning, currently, Haj and international flights are being accommodated through domestic facilities, with regular domestic flight operations expected to resume soon. According to Aaj News report, the spokesperson stressed on prioritizing seamless immigration processes for incoming flights to ensure minimum disruption after the incident.