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Chandigarh: Fire breaks out in Sector 22 market
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, April 8, 2025 – Panic gripped the bustling commercial hub of Sector 22 today after a fire broke out in a multi-story building housing several offices and clinics.
Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing out from the upper floors of the building, which accommodates establishments like Chandigarh Business Centre (CBC), Abrol E.N.T. Institute, and Delhi Punjab Real Estates.
Firefighters rushed to the spot and managed to control the blaze before it could spread to adjacent buildings. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but no casualties have been reported so far.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke emerging around midday, prompting an immediate evacuation of the building.
“We noticed smoke and informed the authorities right away. Thankfully, everyone managed to get out in time,” said a local shopkeeper.
Fire department officials are investigating the incident, and preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit.