Swift Response Averts Tragedy in Commercial Building Fire

A swift response helped evacuate 15 people from a fire in a six-storey commercial building in Indore. No casualties were reported, and officials, including District Collector Ashish Singh, led the rescue. The fire, likely due to a short circuit, was quickly controlled.

At least 15 individuals were successfully evacuated following a fire in a commercial building on Tuesday night, according to official reports.

The incident occurred on the second floor of a six-storey structure near Vijay Nagar, housing several offices and shops. Authorities managed to extinguish the flames promptly.

No casualties were reported. District Collector Ashish Singh and senior police officials coordinated the rescue, confirming the fire was likely caused by a short circuit. The evacuees, some affected by smoke inhalation, were treated at a nearby hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.

(With inputs from agencies.)