Fire Breaks Out at Sector-22 Mobile Market in Chandigarh | Chandigarh News

Описание: A major fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the mobile market in Sector 22 Market Chandigarh, one of the city’s busiest commercial areas. The blaze reportedly started around 1:30 PM on the second floor of a showroom complex housing several mobile shops and a photo lab, creating panic among shopkeepers and visitors. 🚒🔥

Fire brigade teams rushed from Sector 17 Fire Station and deployed multiple fire tenders to control the flames, while Chandigarh Police cordoned off the area to ensure public safety.

Traders claimed that haphazard parking and overhead wires delayed the entry of fire tenders, raising concerns over safety measures in the crowded market. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, but several shops dealing in mobile phones and electronics are feared to have suffered heavy losses. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, with a possible short circuit suspected. ⚠️