Due to unknown reasons, a fire broke out in Manoj Stationery and General Store near the old vegetable market of Hisar, Haryana. When people saw smoke coming from the shop, they informed the fire department. The fire department team reached the spot and brought the fire under control in about 4 and a half hours.
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According to the information received, the fire first broke out in the shop at around 4:00 pm, after which the fire spread to the second floor. People nearby informed the shop owner Dayanand, who lives in the street behind the shop, about the fire. After this the fire department was called. After receiving the information at around 5:00 pm, the fire department team reached the spot and brought the fire under control in about 4 hours.
Fire brigade personnel reached the spot and extinguished the fire.
Loss worth lakhs of rupees
The landlord told that when he came to the shop after getting information, flames were coming out of the shop. All the goods in the shop were burnt to ashes. There were stationery and general store items inside the shop. Goods worth lakhs of rupees have been burnt to ashes due to arson. It is being speculated that the fire broke out due to short circuit. The fire department team consisting of 8 to 10 vehicles has brought the fire under control.
Shopkeepers and other people taking stock of the damage caused by the fire.
Electricity department employee arrived late by 1 hour
Manoj Kumar told that after the arson, the fire department team also reached the spot. During this time, the electricity department was also informed so that the electricity could be cut. But after a delay of about 1 hour the electricity department employee came. After this the electricity was cut.