India, June 17 -- A major fire broke out at four furniture and electrical goods shops at Handewadi Chowk on the Hadapsar-Katraj Bypass Road on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to furniture and other materials. No casualties were reported.

The blaze engulfed Furniture House, Sajawat Furniture, Veerbhadra Furniture and Technofast Electric, each spread over around 2,000 sq ft. A fire engine from Kalepadal Fire Station was the first to reach the spot, with additional support from Kondhwa Budruk, Kondhwa Khurd, Hadapsar, Gangadham and Central fire stations. Several water tankers were also deployed.

Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. An LPG cylinder found at the site was safely removed, avertin...