Agartala , Feb 01, 2025, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Feb 01: On Saturday morning, a fire erupted at the Metro Bazaar Mall in Aitorma building complex located at Shakuntala Road, one of the busiest roads in the state capital.

The fire originated from an air conditioning unit inside the mall, causing significant alarm among shoppers and locals.

Emergency services were promptly alerted, and within minutes, two fire service engines arrived at the scene. Firefighters worked diligently to bring the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to adjacent buildings.

The customers and staff inside the mall were evacuated as a precautionary measure, and no injuries were reported.

Talking to the reporters, one of the firefighters said, “Primarily we are assuming that the fire erupted from an AC inside the mall. However, authorities are conducting a thorough inspection to determine the exact source and prevent future incidents”.