Fire engulfs Sector 5 house, causes extensive damage

A fire broke out in a house in Sector 5 on Monday afternoon, destroying all belongings on the first floor. The blaze quickly intensified, prompting a team of firefighters to respond with fire tenders.

According to the fire department, the fire erupted on the first floor of the house, located just behind Chintpurni Mata Temple. As flames spread rapidly, all residents managed to escape, though there was panic and confusion about the cause of the fire, drawing a crowd of hundreds of onlookers.

Firefighters arrived promptly and worked diligently to control the blaze, which was growing increasingly severe with flames shooting from the windows. Despite the challenging conditions, they eventually brought the fire under control.

A senior fire officer indicated that initial investigations suggest a short circuit may have caused the fire. Unfortunately, all belongings in the house were reduced to ashes.