A call about the fire was received at 7.47 am, after which fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The blaze was reported at a garment shop in lane number 2 of the Gandhi Nagar market. The fire official was quoted as saying that initially 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, however, after seeing the intensity of the blaze, they had to press another 11 fire tenders.
The fire is yet to be brought under control and its cause yet to be ascertained.
(Details awaited)