Three shops gutted on Diwali near Shimla
Fire that started from a building spread rapidly and destroyed household items worth Rs 20 lakh
Shimla, Updated At : 02:15 AM Oct 22, 2025 IST
Three shops gutted by fire at Banuti near Shimla on Diwali night on Monday.
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Three shops in the Banuti area near Tutu in Balugan police station’s jurisdiction were destroyed in a fire on Diwali night yesterday.
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The fire started around midnight in a one-storey building and spread rapidly, destroying mobile phones, LEDs, refrigerators, stationery and household items worth around Rs 20 lakh. However, the Fire Department’s prompt action averted damage to the property. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but preliminary investigation suggests a short-circuit may be the reason.
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