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Fire Breaks Out in Electronics Shop Warehouse Near Yamunanagar Bus Stand on Diwali Night

Goods worth lakhs destroyed; firefighters bring blaze under control after nearly an hour, no casualties reported

Fire Triggers Panic in the Area

A major fire broke out in a warehouse located above an electronics shop near the Yamunanagar bus stand on Diwali night, destroying goods worth lakhs of rupees and triggering panic among people in the surrounding area. High flames were seen rising from the upper portion of the shop, prompting residents and passersby to gather at the spot.

According to eyewitness Mukesh, flames suddenly emerged from the warehouse late at night. As the fire intensified, people in the neighbourhood rushed towards the site. Residents immediately arranged to disconnect the shop’s electricity supply and informed the fire brigade.

The police and fire department teams reached the spot soon after receiving the information and launched a firefighting operation. Firefighters worked continuously to prevent the blaze from spreading further and eventually brought it under control after nearly an hour of efforts.

Fire Spreads Through Stored Goods

The fire had spread to goods stored inside the shop and the warehouse above it. By the time the flames were extinguished, a substantial quantity of electronics and other merchandise kept in the premises had been reduced to ashes.

Fire department personnel said the blaze had affected the materials stored in both the shop and the warehouse. The exact extent of the damage, however, could not be immediately determined.

The incident caused considerable concern among nearby shopkeepers and residents, particularly because the fire broke out during the festive night when people were celebrating Diwali.

No Casualties Reported

In a major relief, no one was present inside the shop at the time of the incident. As a result, no injuries or casualties were reported, and a potentially serious accident was avoided.

The fire caused extensive damage to the goods stored in the shop and warehouse. The preliminary estimate suggests that the loss could run into lakhs of rupees, although the actual amount is yet to be assessed.

Cause of Fire Yet to Be Established

The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the cause will be established after the relevant department completes its investigation.

The incident highlights the importance of fire safety arrangements in commercial establishments, particularly those storing electrical and electronic goods. Further details regarding the damage and the cause of the fire are awaited.

NEWS NOTE

Damage estimates and the cause of the fire have not yet been officially confirmed. The investigation is underway.

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