Loose cylinder pipe causes blaze at Jai Maa Kali Hotel in Mango, damages estimated at ₹1 lakh
Local residents and BJP leader Vikas Singh assist in controlling fire before fire brigade arrives.
JAMSHEDPUR – A fire broke out at Jai Maa Kali Hotel near Dimna Chowk in Mango area on Tuesday evening due to a gas leak from a loose cylinder pipe.
The incident occurred while a cook was preparing rotis in the kitchen.
Hotel owner Santosh Sahu immediately alerted BJP leader Vikas Singh about the fire.
Singh promptly informed the fire brigade about the situation.
Local residents and bystanders managed to control the blaze before firefighters arrived at the scene.
"The fire started when the gas cylinder pipe came loose," Sahu told Vikas Singh at the site.
A deep freezer and other kitchen equipment were destroyed in the fire.
The estimated damage is around ₹1 lakh, according to initial assessments.
The incident highlights the importance of regular safety checks in commercial kitchens.
Swift action by local residents prevented the fire from spreading in the busy Dimna Chowk area.
This event underscores the need for proper fire safety measures in Jamshedpur’s small businesses.
