Family Rescued from Upper Floor as Flames Spread Rapidly
Key Points:
- Clothing store catches fire on Thursday morning in Kandra
- Family trapped on upper floor rescued through adjacent building
- Property damage estimated at several lakhs of rupees
SERAIKELA – A clothing store located in Main Road building under Kandra police station caught fire suddenly on Thursday morning causing panic among local residents.
Local people noticed smoke emerging from the shop premises. They immediately informed Kandra police station and Adhunik Power Company. However, the fire quickly took a dangerous form.
The entire building filled with thick smoke within minutes. Moreover, flames spread rapidly throughout the commercial structure. Meanwhile, a family living on the upper floor became trapped.
Local residents rushed to help the stranded family members. They used the adjacent building’s roof as escape route. Furthermore, all family members were safely evacuated from danger.
The quick thinking prevented a major tragedy from occurring. However, the fire continued to rage inside the building. On the other hand, emergency services were contacted immediately.
Adhunik Company’s fire brigade vehicle reached the scene promptly. Firefighters worked hard to control the spreading flames. In addition, they managed to extinguish the fire completely.
The clothing store belongs to Bipin Prasad Gupta from Lahkothi. He operates the business from the Main Road location. Moreover, the shop contained significant inventory worth lakhs.
Officials are currently investigating the exact cause of fire. The incident occurred during early morning hours on Thursday. Furthermore, preliminary assessment suggests electrical short circuit as possible reason.
Property damage is estimated at several lakhs of rupees. The entire stock of clothing items was destroyed. Meanwhile, building structure also suffered significant damage from flames.
Local authorities have cordoned off the affected area temporarily. Investigation teams are examining the fire-damaged premises thoroughly. In addition, police have registered a case regarding the incident.
