Ludhiana, June 16 -- Two massive fire incidents were reported on Sunday in the city, resulting in property loss estimated in several lakhs. Despite the scale of the damage, no injuries or casualties were reported in either case.

The first fire broke out during the early morning hours in Akalgarh Market, near Chaura Bazaar. Around 4 am, flames erupted inside a shop, which the owner suspects may have been caused by a short circuit. The security guard posted at the site noticed the fire and immediately alerted the shopkeeper, who contacted the fire department. By the time fire tenders reached the spot, the blaze had already gutted the contents inside the shop.

According to the owner, goods worth several lakhs were destroyed. The situation ...