Archive · 30 Dec 2025
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
- When
- Exact time not specified, but the crackers shop license was cancelled on December 16
- Where
- Near Venkataramana Temple in Kundapur
- Why
- Fire originated due to a short circuit at a puja items shop and spread to adjoining establishments
- 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
