Goods and material worth several lakh were gutted in an accidental fire that broke out at an incense sticks manufacturing unit situated on Pipeline Road in Cholurpalya on Saturday morning.
The fire broke out at around 9.30 am at the shop situated at the ground floor and spread to a bike parked close by. Soon the fire spread to the other vehicles parked close to each other . At least eight two-wheelers were damaged in the accident. However, fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
Two fire tenders rushed to the spot and managed to put out the fire within half an hour. Panic gripped the area as thick smoke covered the residential area. The Magadi police reached the spot and initiated investigations to ascertain the cause of fire.
