Fire at Chandigarh BSNL exchange; communication affected

Internet, mobile and landline services provided by the BSNL remain affected in the city as a fire breaks out in the main exchange of the service provider in Chandigarh.

Communication through BSNL lines were affected in the city on Saturday as a fire broke out in the main exchange of the service provider in Chandigarh.

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Internet, mobile and landline services provided by the BSNL remain affected in the city after the fire which broke out in the morning, a senior official said.

Fire tenders which rushed to the spot doused the blaze, he said adding the work for restoring communication is progressing.

Cables have been damaged in the fire, he said adding the extent of damage is being assessed.