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Fire engulfs Tahli Wala Chowk in Patiala, destroying 6-7 shops
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:04 PM
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A large blaze broke out at Tahli Wala Chowk in Patiala, reducing six to seven shops to ashes.
A massive fire erupted at Tahli Wala Chowk in Patiala, turning six to seven commercial establishments into charred remains. The blaze quickly spread across the tightly packed market area, overwhelming the structures that line the busy intersection.
Local eyewitnesses reported thick black smoke and intense flames that engulfed the shops within minutes. The fire department arrived promptly and deployed multiple fire engines to contain the inferno, eventually bringing it under control after several hours of effort.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the affected shops suffered total loss of inventory and fixtures, leaving the owners facing significant economic setbacks. No casualties have been reported so far, and medical teams were on standby to treat any potential injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while municipal officials promised assistance to the affected traders for rebuilding and rehabilitation.
Local eyewitnesses reported thick black smoke and intense flames that engulfed the shops within minutes. The fire department arrived promptly and deployed multiple fire engines to contain the inferno, eventually bringing it under control after several hours of effort.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the affected shops suffered total loss of inventory and fixtures, leaving the owners facing significant economic setbacks. No casualties have been reported so far, and medical teams were on standby to treat any potential injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while municipal officials promised assistance to the affected traders for rebuilding and rehabilitation.