Mohali, May 17 -- A fire was reported in a vacant plot adjoining PM Shri Government High School in Phase 5, Mohali, on Saturday, prompting the school authorities to safely evacuate around 250 students from classrooms as a precautionary measure.

The incident occurred during the school hours while classes were underway. Teachers noticed smoke and flames rising from the adjoining plot and immediately shifted students to a safe area inside the campus. Around 10 teachers were present at the school at the time.

After receiving information, the fire brigade from Phase 1 reached the spot and brought the blaze under control before it could spread towards the school building or nearby residential areas.

A fire department official said dry grass ...