Gorakhpur, March 10 -- A fire broke out in the Raiganj area of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, late on Tuesday night, engulfing several clothing shops and prompting a swift response from fire services.

Superintendent of Police, City, Abhinav Tyagi, said around 10-15 fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze, and firefighting operations were underway.

"A fire was reported in the Raiganj area, and clothing shops were on fire. Around 10-15 vehicles are continuously engaged in extinguishing the fire; no one is trapped. We hope the fire will be brought under control soon," he said, adding that no casualties have been reported so far.

Further details are awaited.

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