Overview
- A blaze in a plastic goods store on the mall’s second floor was brought under control in about two hours, according to officials.
- Roughly 15 fire engines and 50 to 60 firefighters fought the flames and broke glass panels to reach the source.
- The mall and a nearby coaching institute were evacuated, and no one was hurt because business hours had not yet started.
- Officials said an initial inquiry indicated a short-circuit, and police registered a case against the mall management.
- Authorities ordered a one-week halt to business at the mall to allow safety checks and repairs.