Major fire tragedy at multi-storied building in Bagalkot burns down 17 shops
Mon, Feb 08 2021 09:26:59 AM
Daijiworld Media Network - Bagalkot (SP)
Bagalkot, Feb 8: In a catastrophic incident which happened at Ilkal town in the district, a five storied commercial building was burnt down due to fire that was caused as a result of an electric short circuit.
The ill-fated shopping centre located at Basaveshwara Circle in Ilkal belonged to Chandrashekhar Sajjan, a local. As fire raged, eight fire tenders which were summoned from Guledgud, Kushtagi, Ilkal, Hungund and Bagalkot fought to douse the fire. They finally succeeded in their aim.
The four-storied building had 'More Supermarket' in the first floor. A total of 17 shops were rented out. They included a hardware shop, bakery, Ilkal sari store, Peter England showroom etc. The fire was so huge that all the shops were turned into ashes.