Mohali, May 19 -- A fire was reported in a sixth-floor flat at a residential society in Peer Muchhalla, Dhakoli, on Monday after an air-conditioner allegedly exploded, followed by a cylinder blast, triggering panic among residents and damaging multiple neighbouring flats.

A similar incident was reported almost a month back where fire broke out in a private society in Sector 125, Kharar, due to a short circuit in AC leading to the death of a pet dog and destruction of valuables worth several lakhs.

An elderly woman who was inside the flat at the time of the incident was safely evacuated by residents before the flames spread further. No loss of life was reported.

According to residents, the fire erupted suddenly and rapidly engulfed the ...