From The Hindu · Rishikesh Bahadur Desai · · 1m 20s
Fire destroys Athani supermarket, no one hurt
A short circuit sparked a blaze that gutted Brahma Enterprises in Karnataka, destroying goods worth crores of rupees.
In brief
A short circuit sparked a blaze that gutted Brahma Enterprises in Karnataka, destroying goods worth crores of rupees. A fire caused by a short circuit destroyed Brahma Enterprises supermarket in Athani, Belagavi district, on Sunday, causing extensive property damage but no casualties. Originally reported by The Hindu.
Supermarket engulfed in flames
A fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday at Brahma Enterprises, a supermarket on Jath Road in Athani town, Belagavi district, destroying the entire building.
What the store sold
Brahma Enterprises dealt in furniture, branded clothing, and electronic goods. Two motorcycles parked in front were also completely charred in the blaze.
Short circuit caused the fire
Police said the accidental fire was started by a short circuit. The fire was first spotted around three a.m. on Sunday and spread rapidly through the store.
Firefighters battle the blaze
Fire and Emergency Services personnel arrived and made multiple trips to refill water tanks. They brought the situation under control after three hours of continuous effort.
Massive loss, no casualties
The shop owner told police that goods worth crores of rupees were destroyed. No one was present in the shop when the fire broke out, so there were no casualties.
What matters most
A fire caused by a short circuit destroyed Brahma Enterprises supermarket in Athani, Belagavi district, on Sunday, causing extensive property damage but no casualties.
