Electronic goods of more Rs1 crore were gutted in a fire that broke out in at Broadway Electronic Park situated in Raja Talab area on Wednesday afternoon, said Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Dr lal Umed Singh.
The ASP said that short circuit was being thought as the reason of fire. “An air conditioner kept in the shop reportedly sparked followed by a blast in it after which fire caught the foam and other combustive materials kept in shop,” said ASP and added that six to seven persons were in the shop when sparking occurred. luckily, no one was hurt in the incident, maintained ASP.
The incident happened around 12.45 pm, after which people informed control room and the message was conveyed to fire department. Fire Superintendent Moinuddin Ashrafi informed that the fire department received information about the fire incident around 1.25 pm.
“Soon after we got the information three fire tenders were dispatched for the spot. later on two more were sent,” said Ashrafi. Seeing the intensity of fire a foam tender was also called but it was not used, claimed fire superintendent.
About seven to eight tankers of water were consumed to control the fire. It took about one hour to control the fire. The lush interior and use of wood, foam etc in shop for decoration purpose provided good fuel for the fire that lasted for about an hour.
The shop belongs to Roop Meghani who is a big dealer of electronic goods. Meanwhile, a case was registered with Civil lines Police station.