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Varanasi Fire: Blaze Engulfs Madanpura Hardware Shop
22 Oct
Summary
- A major fire erupted at a hardware shop in Madanpura, Varanasi.
- The shop contained flammable items and upper residential floors.
- Firefighters rescued one youth and controlled the blaze in two hours.
A substantial fire ignited at a hardware shop located in the Madanpura area of Varanasi on Thursday afternoon. Situated under the Dashashwamedh police station jurisdiction, the shop's contents, including brooms, paint, putty, and plastic items, fueled the flames. The upper floors, which contained residential rooms with beds, further exacerbated the rapid spread of the fire.
Responding quickly, fire engines from Bhelupur and Chetganj arrived on the scene. Chief fire officer Anand Singh Rajput confirmed that additional units were deployed to combat the inferno. Firefighters successfully rescued a young man who was trapped amidst the dense smoke.
Approximately two hours after the incident began, ten fire engines managed to bring the blaze under control. Authorities reported no casualties and minimal property damage. The exact cause of the fire is currently being assessed by officials.
