Fire Erupts at Electronics Showroom in Patna, Quick Action Prevents Major Disaster
A fire at an electronics showroom in Patna was swiftly controlled, preventing any injuries or significant damage.
Patna, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Sangeeta Electronics showroom near a busy intersection in Patna. The blaze, which was reported around 8 AM, is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the electronic display area. The flames quickly spread upwards, causing panic among nearby shopkeepers and office workers who rushed outside.
Multiple fire brigade units arrived on the scene promptly and began battling the fire. After approximately an hour of intense effort, they managed to fully extinguish the flames.
The building also houses an office for Tata Mutual Fund. Rahul Rajak, a relationship manager there, received a call from the office as soon as the fire alarm was triggered by the building’s sensors. He noted that the fire likely started around 4 or 5 AM, long before he was informed.
Upon his arrival, Rajak found fire trucks already on-site. He reported that the smoke had damaged office equipment, including a laptop and an air conditioner. The seven-story building sustained damage not only to Rajak’s office but also to adjacent offices, as the fire spread from the lower levels upward.
District Fire Officer Abhishek Kumar stated that they received the alarm at approximately 8:40 AM and arrived within three minutes. The fire had ignited in the outdoor electronic advertising boards, which spanned several levels. Fortunately, the flames did not penetrate further into the building due to the quick response of the fire department.
Kumar indicated that initial investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause of the fire, although a thorough examination is ongoing to determine the exact origin. Importantly, no injuries were reported, and a potential disaster was averted thanks to the swift actions of the showroom owner, who immediately contacted emergency services.
Kumar emphasized the importance of quick reporting in such incidents, noting that had there been a delay of even a few minutes, the situation could have escalated significantly.
