A major fire broke out at the Indira Market on Station Road in Durg on Saturday morning. The fire originated in the Khatri Electronics store and warehouse, quickly spreading to the second floor. Several fire engines rushed to the scene, and firefighters received assistance from the ongoing rain, which aided in containing the blaze. The fire team has indicated that the situation is now under control, and the process of extinguishing the fire is nearly complete. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM, resulting in the destruction of electronic goods worth lakhs of rupees. An assessment of the total damage is currently underway. Local residents reported that electrical wires and other flammable materials were present in the shop, contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. Initial reports suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire. This is the second major fire incident in the area within three days. Earlier, a leather shop had caught fire. Following the incidents, political leaders have raised questions about the negligence of the administration and the electricity department. Former Congress MLA Arun Vora stated that the administration needs to be vigilant and investigate technical faults. BJP MLA Gajendra Yadav pointed out that many shops store flammable materials such as plastic and POP pipes, which accelerate the spread of fire. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties. The administration has initiated an investigation into the incident and is preparing a detailed report on the causes of the fire.
