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Fire guts 8 shops at Durgesh Complex in Bihar flood-hit area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:47 PM
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A severe fire at Durgesh Complex near NTPC Labour Gate in Bihar destroyed eight shops, causing losses estimated in crores, with shopkeepers alleging delays in fire brigade response.
A devastating fire broke out at the Durgesh Complex market near the NTPC Labour Gate in Bihar, reducing eight shops to ashes. The incident occurred in an area already affected by flooding, compounding the distress for local traders.
Shopkeepers have claimed that the fire resulted in the destruction of goods worth several crores of rupees. Additionally, they allege that cash ranging from 8 to 10 lakh rupees was also lost in the blaze.
The incident has sparked anger among the affected traders, who have accused the fire brigade of arriving late to the scene. They argue that a quicker response could have mitigated the extent of the damage to their properties.
Local authorities are yet to provide a detailed report on the cause of the fire, but the immediate focus remains on assessing the total financial loss and providing assistance to the displaced shopkeepers.
Shopkeepers have claimed that the fire resulted in the destruction of goods worth several crores of rupees. Additionally, they allege that cash ranging from 8 to 10 lakh rupees was also lost in the blaze.
The incident has sparked anger among the affected traders, who have accused the fire brigade of arriving late to the scene. They argue that a quicker response could have mitigated the extent of the damage to their properties.
Local authorities are yet to provide a detailed report on the cause of the fire, but the immediate focus remains on assessing the total financial loss and providing assistance to the displaced shopkeepers.