Eight shops were completely destroyed in a fire at Bokaro’s Sector-6 market on Sunday morning, officials said. Three fire tenders brought the blaze under control within an hour. No casualties were reported, while a short circuit is suspected as the cause
Eight business owners at Bokaro's Sector-6 market have lost their shops and stock in a single fire, with livelihoods directly affected until they can rebuild or relocate.
Most affected
Shop owners at Bokaro Sector-6 market — Lost their shops and inventory to fire destruction. Local customers in the area — Loss of eight retail outlets until shops reopen.
Likely next
Whether the fire cause is confirmed as electrical and whether authorities investigate the circuit fault or maintenance records.