Fire Breaks Out in Basement of Raja Boot House, Firozpur

On the eve of Diwali, a blaze broke out in the basement of Raja Boot House, a long‑standing shoe shop situated opposite the Firozpur police station. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the lower floor and forcing shopkeepers and nearby residents to flee the premises. Firefighters arrived within minutes, battling the flames with water hoses and extinguishers. No injuries have been reported so far, and the shop’s owner has confirmed that the blaze was contained before it could reach the upper levels.

The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in older commercial buildings in the city. Authorities are reviewing the shop’s fire safety measures and will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Residents in the vicinity have expressed relief that the emergency services responded swiftly and prevented a larger disaster.

Local police have cordoned off the area and are collecting statements from witnesses. The incident is being treated as a fire emergency, and the city’s fire department has issued a reminder to all businesses to ensure their premises are equipped with functioning fire alarms and extinguishers.