8 months ago
Fire Destroys Three Shops Near Kundapur Temple
A big fire happened near a temple in Kundapur.
It started because of a short circuit in a shop that sells items for religious ceremonies.
The fire destroyed three shops completely and damaged two others a little bit.
Firefighters from nearby places came and put out the fire.
No one got hurt, but the owner of a shop that was storing firecrackers illegally might get in trouble.
A fire broke out near Venkataramana Temple in Kundapur, destroying three shops and partially damaging two others.
The fire started due to a short circuit at a puja items shop and spread to adjoining establishments.
Shops affected include an electronics shop, a provisions store, a hardware shop, and a bookshop used as a crackers godown.
Fire tenders from Kundapura and Byndoor extinguished the fire with no casualties reported.
The crackers shop's license was cancelled on December 16, and a case will be registered against the owner for illegal storage.
- Who
- Firefighters from Kundapura and Byndoor, Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar
- What
- Fire destroyed three shops and partially damaged two others
- Where
- Near Venkataramana Temple in Kundapur
- When
- Exact time not specified, but the crackers shop license was cancelled on December 16
- Why
- Fire originated due to a short circuit at a puja items shop and spread to adjoining establishments
Key facts
- Location
- Near Venkataramana Temple, Kundapur
- Cause
- Short circuit at a puja items shop
- Shops Affected
- Electronics shop, provisions store, hardware shop, bookshop (used as crackers godown)
- Casualties
- None reported
- Fire Extinguished By
- Fire tenders from Kundapura and Byndoor
- Legal Action
- Case to be registered against crackers shop owner for illegal storage
Quotes
Hariram Shankar
Superintendent of Police, Udupi
“A case will be registered against the owner for illegal storage of crackers”
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