Nagpur: At least 10 establishments gutted and four cars were completely destroyed, in a major fire that broke at Kachipura garage in Ramdaspeth area here in the wee hours of Thursday.
Though, the exact reason behind the fire and the total property loss could not be ascertained immediately, six fire tenders were pressed into action and the Fire Fighters managed to douse the flames after hardcore efforts of over an hour, informed Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Rajendra Uchake.
“The fire that was reportedly broke at around 2.30 am, engulfed at least 10 establishments which include Rathore Automobile, New Nagpur Garage, Janta Garage, Hemant Cushion Works, Gajanan Wielding Works, Gulzar Auto Works, Vyas Auto Electric, Yuvraj Cushion Works, Office of Adv Jitendra Rathor and a part Akshaylal Pande’s house,” CFO said.
“Acting swiftly on the fire call, the Fire Department squad comprising B.P.Chandankhede, Dy CFO, Rajendra Shirkirwar, Station Officer, Leading Firemen Shalik Kothe, Suresh Atram, Khetrapal along with Firemen, Khalid, Amit Jichkar, Wasudeo Gabhane and others battled the inferno for at least an hour brought under control,” CFO Rajendra Uchake mentioned.
