Bengaluru, Oct. 5 -- A major fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Akshayanagar, Begur area in Bengaluru on Sunday, sending plumes of dense smoke across the area and triggering panic among residents.

The blaze, which originated in a godown filled with discarded plastic and scrap material, rapidly intensified, with thick black smoke quickly engulfing nearby streets and homes, said a report by News18 Kannada. The cause of the fire has yet to be officially confirmed, though some reports point to an accidental origin, such as a possible gas cylinder leak.

Shocked by the sudden burst of smoke and flames, locals rushed out of their homes and alerted emergency services. Within minutes, three fire tenders arrived at the scene, with fire crews ...