Overview
- Flames erupted around 2:45 am near the Patra drain/Bharat Talkies Road and were brought under control by about 6 am, authorities said.
- Firefighters deployed more than 20 tenders, roughly 30 water bowsers and heavy machinery including JCB and Poclain equipment.
- A private sawmill and an adjacent decorator showroom were destroyed, with reported losses ranging from about Rs 1 crore to Rs 3–4 crore.
- Authorities reported three workers with minor injuries while a local account cited four, and no fatalities were recorded.
- The exact cause remains undetermined as investigators probe the incident, and shop owners are pressing for fresh fire-safety checks after a second major blaze in the area within about a month.