20220109 Fire in building triggers panic
India Jan 09 2022 “Apartment houses” “Building” “Factories”
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Fire in building triggers panic
Updated: 2022-01-09
Bengaluru: A thick ball of smoke that billowed out of a factory sent the residents of Prestige Falcon City and adjoining areas near Konanakunte Cross, off Kanakapura Road, into a tizzy on Saturday afternoon. The fire began at an under-construction building, where thermocol blocks were stored.
Two fire brigades were sent to douse the fire and it was under control in less than 30 minutes.
Shoab Abbas, a resident of Prestige Falcon City, rushed to the balcony to see the smoke after an apartment member alerted him. “It was around 1pm when the smoke engulfed the area around my apartment. We were preparing to run our water pipes to douse the fire,” he said. “For nearly 30 minutes, the entrance and exit from our apartment were blocked.”
A fireman said it was easy to control the damage as there was no one in the building. “Else, it would have been fatal.” Harish Pandey, (south), said Konankunte police rushed to the spot. “A short circuit ignited the fire and led to burning of thermocol,” he said. “The case is under investigation.” tnn
Web Source: The Times of India