Raipur, Chhattisgarh: A fire suddenly broke out at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Budhapara, located in the Kotwali police station area of Raipur, on Sunday. A large number of people gathered at the branch and informed the police.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police from the Kotwali police station and fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene. Firefighters immediately began their efforts to extinguish the fire. After considerable effort, the fire was completely brought under control.
Fire at Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Budhapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. pic.twitter.com/JIGIHSJ74F
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Along with extinguishing the fire, efforts were made to safely retrieve important documents, records, and other essential items from the bank.
Cause of Fire
Initial investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause of the fire, but this has not yet been officially confirmed. Police and fire department teams are inspecting the scene and investigating the exact cause of the fire. More details will be released soon.
