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Patna Market Fire: Six Shops Engulfed in Flames
4 Jul
Summary
- Six shops were destroyed in a major fire incident in Patna.
- The blaze broke out shortly after midnight, causing significant financial losses.
- Police are investigating a suspect accused of starting the fire after an argument.
A significant fire erupted near Badi Devi Sthan in Patna's Sadar Bazaar, destroying six shops. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, plunging the area into chaos.
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours using five fire tenders. While the fire was eventually controlled, the damage is estimated to be in the lakhs of rupees. No casualties were reported.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire. Police have detained a man from Sultanpur for questioning based on a complaint from a garlic trader. The trader alleged the suspect had threatened to set his shop ablaze earlier on Friday following an altercation.
The fire impacted several businesses, including a garlic shop, an onion shop, and a breakfast shop, highlighting the widespread impact of the incident on local commerce.
