Chandigarh, March 18 A major fire broke out in a showroom in Sector 22 here, one of the busiest commercial zones of the city, on Wednesday, officials said. No casualties were reported.
It took approximately three hours and over 30 fire engines to extinguish the flames, they said.
The fire initially started on the first floor of a photo lab shop and quickly spread to the second floor. The showroom was completely destroyed.
An official stated that between 30 and 35 fire engines were deployed.
Fire engines were also brought in from Mohali (Punjab), Panchkula (Haryana), and the Air Force.
The official said that there was some chemical in the shop, which increased the intensity of the blaze.
Besides water, firefighting foam was also used to contain the fire, the official added.
Earlier, smoke could be seen billowing out of the showroom, while onlookers observed the blaze from a distance.
The Sector 22 market is a popular hub for mobile phones and other electronic items. There is a high volume of customers visiting the market every day.
Besides leading mobile brands, the market also has mobile repair shops and mobile accessories.