As the Pakistan Super League 2025 prepares to commence on Friday, unexpected drama has already unfolded prior to the season's opening match. A fire erupted on the sixth floor of the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, where PSL team players are currently accommodated.

Footage of the hotel engulfed in smoke has circulated widely on social media, occurring just before the players were scheduled to depart for the stadium.

In response, the district administration has confirmed that the fire started on the top floor, with the fire department promptly arriving at the scene. Officials have stated that the incident was a structural fire and not linked to any terrorist activity.

Fortunately, all guests and staff, including PSL players and personnel, were unharmed and evacuated as a safety measure. Additionally, the surrounding area was secured, leading to traffic disruptions.

Visuals of PSL 2025 hotel in fire:

PSL CEO Salman Naseer informed Samaa TV that there were no challenges faced by the players or franchises, stating, "The fire was contained swiftly and did not reach the interior of the hotel." 

He further noted, "The fire brigade acted quickly to manage the situation."

In addition, Zafar Iqbal, the CDA Director of Emergency, reported that "Six firefighting vehicles and 50 firefighters were involved in the operation, successfully extinguishing the fire within half an hour."

The season opener will feature Islamabad United competing against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. For this season, the champions will receive a prize of USD 500,000 along with the trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded USD 200,000.

According to a statement from the PCB, "The six teams will compete for the USD 500,000 prize designated for the winners, with the runners-up team receiving USD 200,000."

The PSL 2025 season is set to include 34 matches, taking place from April 11 to May 18.

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