Roni Antony
Port Blair, Nov 26: A fire incident was reported this afternoon at around 12:01 PM, from Laxmi Bed Works opposite of Lakshya School, Bambooflat. It is reported that the reason of the fire was short circuit in mattress making machine. The owner reportedly suffered loss of property worth nearly forty thousand, because of the fire.
On information the Fire Service team reached the spot immediately and doused the fire within few minutes.
There is no report of any injuries or causalities.
Eye witnesses told Andaman Sheekha that the incident would have taken ugly shape but due to prompt response of Fire Services team, the fire was brought under control in no time.
Another fire incident was reported from Prem Nagar, Fisheries Colony in an RCC Building this evening around 15:46 PM. The reportedly caused due to short circuit in electric meter.
On information fire service team reached the spot immediately and brought the fire under control within 15 minutes.
