Mohali, Feb. 28 -- A major fire broke out in an eight-storey commercial building in the Peermuchhla area of Dhakoli around 7:30 am on Friday. A short circuit triggered the fire which started on the fourth floor and quickly spread up to the eighth floor, officials said.

Police and fire department teams rushed to the spot after receiving information. As the flames intensified, authorities called in additional fire tenders from Panchkula, Zirakpur and Dera Bassi. In total, six fire engines battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing it under control. The building houses commercial establishments, including a hotel. Police and fire personnel evacuated people from the hotel and other parts of the building in time. Around four or fi...