Visakhapatnam, March 29 -- A massive fire broke out at a scrap shop within the jurisdiction of the One Town Police Station in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, authorities said, adding that there were no casualties in the blaze that could have triggered due to a possible short circuit.

The fire at the scrap shop on Town Kotha Road soon engulfed several shops around the area. and for approximately two hours, firefighting personnel, assisted by six fire tenders fought to bring the raging flames under control.

According to NTR Medical Services Trust Chairman Seetharamraju Sudhakar, the fire was likely caused by a short circuit. The Chairman further confirmed that no casualties or fatalities arose from the incident.

"This is the second time the fir...