Major Fire in Shimla’s Krishna Nagar Wooden Building, No Casualties Reported

Shimla, December 21: A massive fire broke out in a dilapidated wooden building near Lavkush Chowk in Krishna Nagar, Shimla, on Monday. The blaze spread rapidly, completely destroying the building in a short span of time.

Fortunately, there were no casualties reported, and no other properties were affected by the fire. The building, which belonged to a businessman from Lower Bazaar, was old and in a state of disrepair. Firefighters and local administration teams swiftly arrived at the scene and worked diligently to control the flames. Despite their efforts, the building was entirely reduced to ashes, and the estimated damage amounts to several lakhs of rupees.

The fire department noted that the wooden structure of the building contributed to the rapid spread of the flames. Thankfully, no adjacent properties were harmed in the incident. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire, while efforts to ensure the fire is completely extinguished continue.