Davanagere, Nov. 3 -- A powerful explosion in an electricity transformer at the eighth cross of KTJ Nagar in Davanagere triggered a major fire, gutting a scrap shop and two vehicles. The flames also spread to nearby residential buildings, causing damage.

The incident was captured on CCTV cameras. The footage shows the transformer exploding, followed by a massive burst of flames that engulfed the adjoining scrap shop and vehicles. The fire subsequently spread to the building above the shop.

The loud explosion triggered panic in the neighbourhood, with residents running for safety after witnessing the fire. CCTV footage also captured people fleeing the area in fear.

Fire and emergency services personnel struggled for more than two hours ...