Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Jul 7: Fire broke out on the first floor of a commercial building at Balmatta here on Monday July 8 night.
The fire sparked off in what is said to be a wholesale dental supplies godown located on the first floor of Laxmi Krishna building.
Massive flames engulfed the godown, completely reducing the items stored inside to ashes.
Two fire tenders rushed to the spot and after much efforts, managed to douse the fire.
However, even the fire was put out, thick smoke continued to billow out and formed dense rings, making entry into the godown difficult.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and it is suspected that it was either short circuit or due to some spark that came into contact with a chemical.
The owner of the wholesale business is yet to be ascertained, as the place carries no board.
Kadri police arrived at the spot.