Rashtra Manch

Short Circuit Suspected as Cause; Firefighters and Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Blaze

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

A massive fire broke out on Thursday at JSR Garden near Ramgarh Tal and Nauka Vihar in Gorakhpur district, causing chaos and extensive damage. Several shops were completely gutted in the incident, resulting in heavy losses for local traders.

Upon receiving the alert, teams from the fire department and local administration rushed to the scene and launched a rigorous operation. The fire was brought under control after several hours of effort.Initial Findings and Cause.

According to preliminary reports, the blaze is believed to have been triggered by a short circuit. The fire spread rapidly, leaving shopkeepers with no time to salvage their goods. Though no casualties have been reported, the financial damage is significant, with multiple establishments losing their entire inventory.Local MP Ravi Kishan Visits Site.

As reported by Rashtra Manch, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan Shukla promptly arrived at the site after learning about the incident. He surveyed the damage, met with affected shop owners, and assured them of all possible support. “This is a tragic incident,” he said. “I visited the site to assess the situation firsthand.”Panic and Emergency Response.

Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as the flames engulfed the market area in no time. “The fire spread so quickly that we couldn’t even save a single item,” said one shopkeeper. Following the blaze, the entire Ramgarh Tal zone was thrown into turmoil.

Police and administrative teams cordoned off the area to prevent further damage and control the situation. The district administration announced the formation of a special committee to investigate the root cause of the fire.

Relief Measures and Future Actions

The administration has assured relief and compensation for the affected business owners. The District Magistrate stated, “A proper investigation will be conducted, and immediate steps will be taken to provide aid to those who suffered losses.

”Local traders, deeply shaken by the incident, have urged the authorities for enhanced safety measures and immediate financial assistance to rebuild their businesses.

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