Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Major Fire Damages Venkatalakshmi Silk Store In Alur
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.
A major fire broke out at Venkatalakshmi Silk in Alur’s Main Bazaar.
The blaze reportedly began after an electrical short circuit.
Firefighters used a fire engine to contain the flames and protect nearby shops.
Local residents assisted by using a water tanker to fight the fire.
Preliminary property damage is estimated at around Rs 3 crore, pending official assessment.
- Who
- Venkatalakshmi Silk, firefighters, local residents, traders, and nearby shop owners were involved.
- What
- A major fire caused extensive damage to a clothing store.
- Where
- Venkatalakshmi Silk in the Main Bazaar of Alur town, Kurnool district.
- Why
- The fire reportedly started because of an electrical short circuit; the official cause remains under review.
- 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