Shimla, May 2 -- A fire broke out at a shop in Chotta Shimla near the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat on Saturday morning, causing significant damage to the premises.

Swift action by the fire department, supported by local residents, ensured that the blaze was brought under control before it could spread further.

According to fire officials, two fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. The fire was successfully contained, limiting damage to a single shop.

Sub-Fire Officer Bhagat Ram Thakur of Fire Station Chulhasan said the department received information from Regional Fire Officer Nitin Divan about a fire at a construction site near a Gurudwara in the area.

"As soon as we got the information, we ...