Karnal, Aug. 12 -- A massive fire broke out at the SDM office at Karnal mini-secretariat at 8 am on Tuesday. Because the office was closed for a holiday, no staff members or civilians were injured. However, the flames caused extensive damage to important files and office assets. Initial probe suggests that a short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire. Officials said two fire tenders and police teams reached the spot, but the furniture, windows, doors and important files kept inside the office were already burnt to ashes. The fire was brought under control after about an hour. DC Anand Kumar Sharma and SDM Devender Sharma reached the office to inspect the damage. Fire officer Deepak Sharma said that two fire tenders managed to douse the flames. Speaking to the media, the SDM said, "After an inquiry, we will submit a report on what goods have been burnt and how much damage has been done. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained."...