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Maha: Massive fire guts scrap warehouse in Nagpur

Nagpur, Oct 25 (UNI) A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse behind Pal Palace Hotel near Geetanjali Square on Central Avenue Road in Nagpur today morning due to a suspected short circuit, completely gutting the premises.
No casualties were reported, officials said.
The fire broke out around 8 am at the warehouse, reportedly owned by Mohammed Ashraf Ansari, a resident of Mominpura.
According to eyewitnesses, a short circuit may have triggered the blaze, though the exact cause has yet to be officially confirmed.
The flames quickly engulfed the entire warehouse and spread to nearby houses, triggering panic in the locality.
Upon receiving information, fire brigade and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations using seven fire engines. After nearly three hours of strenuous efforts, the blaze was brought under control.
Although no casualties were reported, the warehouse was completely gutted, resulting in substantial property damage.
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