Inferno at Gurugram Banquet: A Wedding Night Turns Tragic

A devastating fire erupted at Prakash Vatika Banquet Hall near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gurugram early Friday morning. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, destroyed the venue, which hosted a wedding the previous night. Firefighters, aided by multiple engines, extinguished the flames after four hours.

A large fire engulfed the Prakash Vatika Banquet Hall in Gurugram early Friday morning, turning the site into a scene of destruction, officials reported.

The blaze, which began around 3:15 am, rapidly spread due to tent materials and decorative lighting left from a wedding held the previous night.

Firefighters and Civil Defence teams responded immediately, battling the flames alongside six fire engines to bring the situation under control by 7 am. Initial reports suggest the fire began due to a short circuit, with explosions possibly occurring from gas cylinders and electrical equipment.

(With inputs from agencies.)