Garments worth lakhs gutted by fire

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 27

Fire erupted at a famous garment showroom located near the passport office at the Mall road here on Sunday evening. A team of the fire brigade had to break the glass to enter the showroom to bring the situation under control but, by then, garments worth lakhs of rupees had been gutted.

Fire brigade officials said the fire engulfed the entire showroom as material, such as garments, polythene and cardboard, catch fire in no time. A short circuit may have resulted in the fire, they said.

Over six fire engines were pressed into service and more were stationed nearby to deal with the fire in case it erupted again as smoke continued to billow out.

The showroom had only one entry point so the fire staff had to shatter the windows for gaining entry. It took a considerable time for them to douse the flamesThe Civil Lines police said no loss of life was reported.

It is said that goods worth lakhs of rupees have been gutted, but the owner is yeto to assess the exact loss.