Toronto: (RightNow) A PIA flight from Toronto to Karachi detected a fire in the cargo hold. The captain landed the aircraft back at the airport 15 minutes after takeoff.

According to airport sources, emergency services quickly arrived on the runway for flight PK 784. The Boeing 777 was moved to a parking area.

The captain returned the plane to the airport after detecting fire on the cargo hold panel. Fire brigade personnel are inspecting the cargo hold.

Sources confirm all passengers are safe and have been moved to the airport lounge. Further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

It is noteworthy that such emergencies are rare in PIA flights, but safety measures help prevent damage.