Mangalore: A major fire was reported from a footwear shop near the Rao and Rao Circle at State Bank area in Mangalore late night on March 28, Thursday. Most of the goods in the shop were gutted in the fire.
The fire was first noticed by a passerby informed the fire service personnel and police department. The fire had caused major damage by the time help arrived. Fire service personnel could finally extinguish the fire at around 4 am.
The shop by name “Mahadeva Footwear” was owned by Arun and Ashok Kumar and the extent of loss is estimated to several lakhs of rupees. However luckily, the fire did not spread to nearby shops including a chemical shop.
Even Deputy Speaker Yogish Bhat visited the fire mishap spot. Bunder police have registered a case.