Bakery Blaze in Shivamogga: Exploding Cylinders Cause Panic

A fire erupted in a bakery in Ayanur, Shivamogga district, causing two gas cylinders to explode. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. No casualties were reported, and the fire brigade extinguished the blaze. A viral video shows people fleeing the scene.

A fire broke out in a bakery at Ayanur in Shivamogga district, resulting in the explosion of two gas cylinders on Wednesday, according to police sources.

The incident took place in the afternoon, though no casualties have been reported. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and managed to douse the flames.

Authorities suspect that a short circuit in a refrigerator triggered the fire, which led to the explosion of two commercial gas cylinders. A video capturing the chaotic aftermath, with people running in panic, has since gone viral.

(With inputs from agencies.)