Blaze in Krishna District Engulfs Mobile Shop and More

A fire erupted at a mobile phone shop in Krishna district, spreading to five adjacent apparel shops. Initial investigations suggest the cause could be a short circuit or a mobile battery explosion. Firefighters managed to control the blaze, and although there were no injuries, property worth over Rs 1.2 crore was destroyed.

A fire erupted in Krishna district early Sunday morning, gutting a mobile phone shop and spreading to five adjacent apparel shops, a police official confirmed.

The incident took place around 4.30 am near Nehru Chowk Centre in Gudivada, officials reported. Investigations point to a short circuit or mobile phone battery explosion as possible causes.

Firefighters responded quickly, extinguishing the blaze, which resulted in no injuries but caused property damage exceeding Rs 1.2 crore. A case is being registered by the local police.

(With inputs from agencies.)