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CDA runs fire safety drill at Serena Hotel in Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority held a fire-safety mock exercise at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on Saturday.

CDA holds fire-safety drill at Serena Hotel
File photo CDA holds fire-safety drill at Serena Hotel Photo: Associated Press of Pakistan

Emergency teams tested evacuation plans

Capital Emergency Service officials activated the hotel's fire alarm system to simulate an emergency. Occupants then moved through designated exits following established safety procedures. The drill aimed to assess how quickly people could respond to a fire situation.

Officials checked coordination and gaps

The exercise evaluated coordination between emergency response teams, hotel staff, and building occupants. CDA officials stated the activity helped identify areas needing improvement in evacuation procedures. The mock exercise concluded successfully after testing existing fire-safety arrangements.

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