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Fire Engulfs PW Department Office in Mohali Phase‑2, Records and Furniture Destroyed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:34 PM
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A blaze erupted at the Public Works Department office in Mohali’s Phase‑2, reducing furniture and official records to ash.
A fire broke out at the Public Works Department (PWD) office located in Phase‑2 of Mohali, Punjab. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing the interior of the building.
Emergency services arrived on the scene and managed to contain the fire, but not before it consumed the office furniture and a substantial amount of official records, leaving them reduced to ash.
No injuries have been reported, and the extent of the damage to the building’s structure is still being assessed. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The loss of records may affect ongoing administrative work, and the department is expected to initiate steps for data recovery and restoration of services.
Emergency services arrived on the scene and managed to contain the fire, but not before it consumed the office furniture and a substantial amount of official records, leaving them reduced to ash.
No injuries have been reported, and the extent of the damage to the building’s structure is still being assessed. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The loss of records may affect ongoing administrative work, and the department is expected to initiate steps for data recovery and restoration of services.