Nagpur: A major fire broke out late Monday night at Sonchafa Jewellers, a prominent jewellery showroom near Gandhi Putla in Mahal, triggering panic in the busy commercial area.

According to officials, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Fire Department received the emergency call at approximately 10:04 PM. Given the intensity of the blaze, six fire tenders from various stations, including Ganjipeth, Lakadganj, Civil Lines, Cotton Market, Sakkardara and Kalamna, were immediately dispatched to the spot.

Firefighters launched an intensive operation using high-pressure water hoses from multiple directions to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby commercial establishments. Traffic on the busy stretch was diverted as a precautionary measure during the operation.

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Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have originated from a short circuit. The flames quickly engulfed a large billboard installed on the front facade of the building. While the channel gate suffered damage, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze from entering the showroom and affecting the jewellery stock inside.

Officials confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported. The fire was brought under control within about an hour, preventing further damage.

According to the Fire Department, the blaze remained largely confined to electrical wiring associated with a mobile tower installed on the building and around ten two-wheelers parked nearby.

Authorities have initiated further investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident.