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Fire Breaks Out at New Grand Hotel on Rajpura‑Sarhind Road, Fire Brigade Controls Blaze
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:04 AM
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A severe fire erupted in the newly constructed Grand Hotel on Rajpura‑Sarhind Road, Punjab. Firefighters arrived promptly and succeeded in extinguishing the blaze.
A massive fire broke out in the newly built Grand Hotel situated on the Rajpura‑Sarhind Road in Punjab on Tuesday evening. The blaze quickly engulfed several floors of the three‑storey structure, prompting nearby residents to raise the alarm.
Fire‑rescue teams from the Rajpura Fire Station were dispatched within minutes. Crews used high‑pressure hoses and foam to tackle the flames, and the fire was brought under control after roughly two hours of intensive effort.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties or serious injuries, although a few guests were evacuated safely as a precaution. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the local police and fire department officials.
Authorities have ordered a safety inspection of the hotel before it reopens to the public, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to fire‑safety norms in newly constructed commercial premises.
Fire‑rescue teams from the Rajpura Fire Station were dispatched within minutes. Crews used high‑pressure hoses and foam to tackle the flames, and the fire was brought under control after roughly two hours of intensive effort.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties or serious injuries, although a few guests were evacuated safely as a precaution. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the local police and fire department officials.
Authorities have ordered a safety inspection of the hotel before it reopens to the public, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to fire‑safety norms in newly constructed commercial premises.