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Massive Fire Engulfs Kota's Motor Market; Seven Tenders Battle Blaze for 3 Hours
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News18•29-09-2026, 10:09
Massive Fire Engulfs Kota's Motor Market; Seven Tenders Battle Blaze for 3 Hours
- •A massive fire erupted Tuesday morning at the Motor Market shopping center in Gumanpura, Kota, Rajasthan.
- •Flames were visible from afar, quickly spreading to several nearby shops, causing widespread panic.
- •Seven fire tenders were deployed, battling the inferno for three hours before bringing it under control.
- •Narrow lanes and dense smoke posed significant challenges for firefighters during rescue operations.
- •The exact cause of the fire is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a short circuit.
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A total of seven fire tenders were called to the scene and brought the fire under control after three hours of effort.
The actual cause of the fire is not yet clear and remains under investigation by the fire department and concerned teams to determine whether it was a short circuit or another reason.
Firefighters faced considerable difficulty because smoke filled the shops and the narrow lanes of the Motor Market posed a major challenge for fire trucks and rescue teams to reach the scene.
