A large fire has broken out at a Patna restaurant located on the top level of a shopping centre. According to officials, the fire started at Caelum Restro, a business area close to Danapur train station. There are two private coaching centres in the mall as well; however, it is unclear at this time whether these have also been impacted by the fire. Firefighting operations have begun as emergency personnel arrived at the scene. Several fire engines are deployed at the spot to control the blaze. According to the information received, several people were present in the building at the time of the fire. Some individuals were trapped inside the restaurant where the fire broke out. A crane was called to the spot by the administration to rescue them. According to media reports, all the people were safely evacuated. After extinguishing the fire, the firefighters entered the restaurant to inspect the premises.
The exact cause of the fire is still unclear. The police and administration have initiated an investigation. A short circuit is suspected to be the reason behind the fire; however, the actual cause will only be known after the investigation. Due to the fire, a large crowd gathered on the main road. This is the second major fire incident in Danapur in recent days. On June 20, a fire broke out at a fast-food shop near the Takiya Pur police outpost due to a short circuit. The fire also engulfed three nearby shops. It took about an hour of effort to bring the fire under control. Goods worth over ₹10 lakh were reduced to ashes in all four shops during that incident.
So far, no casualties have been reported. More details awaited.