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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Dec 14: Fire erupted at Kadri police station here on Wednesday December 14, causing an estimated loss of Rs 70,000.
The fire broke out at around 9 am in the first floor, where the computer and electronic equipment are kept. The cause of the fire is said to be a short circuit.
Police constable Gawar first noticed the fire in the morning, but by then the computer, printer, three tables and a chair were already charred.
Gawar called the fire department personnel who rushed to the spot and put out the fire and prevented it from spreading to the entire police station.