Jalandhar, October 30: Panic spread among employees at a petrol pump on Ladowali Road in Jalandhar after a fire broke out inside a room on the premises, prompting an immediate response from the Fire Department.
According to the available information, the fire was reported in a room located within the petrol pump premises. After noticing the incident, petrol pump employees alerted the Fire Department, following which fire brigade teams rushed to the location.
Three fire brigade vehicles were deployed to control the blaze. Two vehicles reached the spot from the Rama Mandi fire station, while another was dispatched from the fire station on Jail Road.
A Fire Department employee said that the fire was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Electrical wiring in the parking area was stated to be the reason behind the incident.
Firefighters acted promptly and managed to bring the situation under control. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported, and a potentially serious incident was averted through timely intervention.
The incident caused concern among petrol pump employees, while the prompt response from the Fire Department helped prevent the situation from escalating further.
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