A massive fire broke out in a clothing shop in Sadar Bazar, Gurugram, late Wednesday night. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the fire brigade teams reached the spot and controlled the fire. It is a relief that there were no casualties in this accident.
Commotion at midnight
According to the police, the control room received information about the fire around midnight on Wednesday. Fire engines were immediately sent to the spot. There was panic among the shopkeepers and local people, but the fire brigade personnel showed promptness and soon controlled the fire.
The reason for the fire is not apparent.
Gurugram Station Incharge (SHO) Ram Karan said that the cause of the fire is not yet known. The possibility of a short circuit is expressed in the initial investigation, but the fire department team will clarify the exact cause only after a complete investigation.
Major accident averted
There is no news of any casualty in this incident, which can be a sigh of relief. With the promptness of the fire department, the fire in the shop was prevented from spreading to the surrounding areas.
After this incident, shopkeepers of Sadar Bazar raised the demand to strengthen security measures in the market further. Many traders said there is a need to improve the fire safety system in the old market areas to prevent such incidents.