Fire breaks out in commercial complex, no casualties

A fire broke out at a multi-storey commercial complex in Sanganeri Gate area here today, but there were no casualties in the incident, officials said. 25 fire-tenders have been pressed into service to douse the flames that broke out on the fourth floor of Navjeevan Complex, fire officer Ishwar Jat said.

A fire broke out at a multi-storey commercial complex in Sanganeri Gate area here today, but there were no casualties in the incident, officials said. 25 fire-tenders have been pressed into service to douse the flames that broke out on the fourth floor of Navjeevan Complex, fire officer Ishwar Jat said.

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The fire is suspected to be caused by a short-circuit, he said, adding that one fire fighter sustained injuries while extinguishing the flames.

Meanwhile, people from neighbouring areas have been evacuated and traffic near the complex is diverted as a precautionary measure, police commissioner B L Soni confirmed.