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Fire Breaks Out at Shoe Store in Mangaluru's Hampankatta, No Injuries Reported
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 02:39 PM
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A fire erupted in a shoe shop on Hampankatta Road in Mangaluru, but emergency services contained it quickly, leaving no casualties.
A blaze broke out in a shoe store located on Hampankatta Road in Mangaluru on Tuesday evening. Firefighters arrived within minutes and managed to extinguish the flames before the shop’s interior could sustain major damage.
The incident caused no injuries or fatalities, and the shop’s owner confirmed that all employees were safely evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Police have cordoned off the area to allow a thorough inspection of the premises. The local fire department praised the quick response of the crew, which prevented the fire from spreading to nearby businesses.
Residents in the bustling commercial district reported seeing smoke and heard the sound of sirens, but the situation was brought under control without any loss of life.
The incident caused no injuries or fatalities, and the shop’s owner confirmed that all employees were safely evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Police have cordoned off the area to allow a thorough inspection of the premises. The local fire department praised the quick response of the crew, which prevented the fire from spreading to nearby businesses.
Residents in the bustling commercial district reported seeing smoke and heard the sound of sirens, but the situation was brought under control without any loss of life.