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Major Fire Damages Venkatalakshmi Silk Store In Alur

Major Fire Damages Venkatalakshmi Silk Store In Alur
Major fire breaks out at Venkatalakshmi Silk saree shop in Alur · thehansindia.com

A large fire started inside a clothing shop in Alur.

The shop is called Venkatalakshmi Silk.

The fire reportedly began because of an electrical short circuit.

Thick smoke spread through the building and frightened people nearby.

Firefighters arrived with a fire engine to stop the flames.

They also worked to keep the fire from reaching other shops.

Local residents helped by bringing a water tanker.

The damage may be about Rs 3 crore, but officials have not finished checking it.

More information about the cause and losses is expected later.

Key facts

Location
Main Bazaar, Alur town, Kurnool district
Business affected
Venkatalakshmi Silk clothing store
Reported cause
Electrical short circuit
Estimated damage
Approximately Rs 3 crore
Fire response
Fire personnel deployed a fire engine
Community assistance
Residents used a water tanker to help extinguish the flames
Assessment status
Exact losses and the official cause are yet to be confirmed

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