Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- A fire erupted at an imitation jewellery shop in the busy Bhuleshwar Market in south Mumbai on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of the building as a precautionary measure, officials said.
Four fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the Bhoiwada area after the fire was reported. Firefighters launched operations to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining establishments.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, though a short circuit or overheating is suspected to have triggered the incident. A detailed assessment is expected to establish the circumstances leading to the outbreak.
No casualties have been reported so far. Details regarding the extent of damage to the shop and surrounding premi...