Pics: Vishal V P
Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (VP)
Mangaluru, Mar 9: A fire incident occurred opposite St Lawrence Church in Bondel on Saturday, March 9.
Initially, locals nearby perceived the fire as normal, but as it started to escalate and smoke filled the area, they alerted the firefighters. Responding swiftly, the firefighters rushed to the location and successfully brought the spilling fire under control. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. However, the pipes belonging to GAIL, laid down on the road, were completely burnt in the blaze.
Upon discussing the incident with the firefighters, they informed Daijiworld that the fire did not appear to be natural. It seemed to be a deliberate act, possibly ignited by matchsticks or other means.
Despite the fire's potential to spread, the combined efforts of the firefighters and nearby locals prevented it from engulfing the nearby woods.