Nagpur Lawyer's Office Ravaged by Fire in Gandhibagh Handloom Market
A significant fire erupted in the two-storey handloom market building located in Gandhibagh, Nagpur, on Sunday around 1 pm, resulting in the complete destruction of a lawyer's office. The blaze consumed all furniture and a computer belonging to advocate Shrichand Kundwani, reducing the contents to ashes. Fortunately, no individuals were present in the office at the time of the incident, and there have been no reports of injuries or casualties.
Emergency Response and Firefighting Efforts
Upon receiving an alert, Ganjipeth fire brigade in-charge officer Syed Shaukat Ali swiftly arrived at the scene with his team. To combat the flames effectively, additional fire engines were summoned from the Cotton Market and Civil Lines stations. The combined efforts of the firefighters managed to contain and extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading to adjacent properties in the densely populated market area.
Political and Official Visits to the Site
Local corporator Sanjay Balpande and BJP city president Dayashankar Tiwari visited the spot to assess the damage and oversee the situation. Their presence highlighted the community's concern over the incident. A formal report has been registered at the Tehsil police station, although the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined at this stage, with investigations ongoing.
Challenges in Fire Safety Infrastructure
In a related development, the Ganjipeth fire station has been temporarily relocated to a closed Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) school building at Model Mills Chowk. This temporary facility poses significant operational challenges due to its narrow entrance, which impedes the swift movement of fire tenders. Such access issues complicate emergency responses, particularly in crowded marketplaces like Gandhibagh, raising concerns about fire safety preparedness in urban areas.
Key Points:
- The fire occurred in a two-storey handloom market building in Gandhibagh, Nagpur.
- Lawyer Shrichand Kundwani's office was completely destroyed, with furniture and a computer burnt to ashes.
- No one was injured as the office was unoccupied during the incident.
- Firefighters from multiple stations responded, but narrow access points hindered their efficiency.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with a police report filed.
