Fire breaks out at supply store in Waluj; Estimated damage of Rs 5 Lakh

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

A fire broke out at "Shri Balaji Stationers & Industrial Suppliers" in the industrial town around 6 pm on Friday, causing an estimated loss of Rs 5 lakhs in goods.

Bharat Bhausaheb Gundale, the deputy sarpanch of Kasoda, owns the shop located at Plot No. K-217 in Waluja MIDC, specializing in safety equipment and stationery for companies. After a Diwali pooja at around 5.30 pm, Gundale and his team left for home. Smoke and flames erupted from the shop at 6 pm. The Waluj fire department quickly responded and extinguished the fire, fortunately preventing any casualties as no one was inside.

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No damage to adjacent shops

The fire consumed stationery, furniture, wiring, spray cans, cotton, and various safety equipment. Gundale suspects a short circuit caused the blaze. However, the quick action of firefighters ensured that adjacent shops remained unharmed.