Fire Breaks Out in Commercial Building in Attavar, Causes Extensive Damage
Mangaluru: A fire broke out on the third floor of a commercial building in Attavar, Mangaluru, on Monday, causing extensive property damage.
The four-storey commercial complex houses a hotel and accommodation facilities. Smoke was first noticed emerging from a third-floor guest room on Monday. Within moments, the fire spread rapidly, prompting the lodge staff to alert the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Fire personnel from the Pandeshwar Fire Station immediately rushed to the spot and launched an operation to extinguish the blaze. They successfully brought the fire under control.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. A short circuit in the air-conditioning unit is suspected to have triggered the incident.
The fire destroyed the bed, furniture, and other belongings inside the room, resulting in considerable property damage.
District Fire Officer Nawaz, Station Officer Praveen, Assistant Fire Officer Jaya, and other fire personnel participated in the firefighting operation.