Fire breaks out at house in Mohali

Mohali, April 29

A fire broke out at a house in Sector 66 here this evening, causing heavy damage to property in it. The first floor of the MIG house was engulfed in flames, damaging almost all household items, including a TV, refrigerator, beds and almirahs. No one was injured. A number of people from the area gathered near the scene.

The house was occupied by Devinder, alias Ashu, who lived there with his family. He was a self-employed person.

It was alleged by residents that fire engines reached nearly half an hour after the fire call was made.

However, Sub-Fire Officer KC Sood said the fire call was received at 7.40 pm after which a fire engine was sent promptly to douse the flames. Later, another fire engine was dispatched though the first one had already brought the situation under control.

He said the cause of the fire could not be ascertained immediately. It was also not clear from where the fire started, but the flames spread to the entire house. — OC