A fire broke out at a salon on Avtar Nagar Road on Tuesday morning, prompting an immediate response from the fire department. The salon was locked at the time of the incident, with no staff members present inside. Firefighters had to break open the lock to enter the premises and bring the blaze under control.
Fire Department Informed Around 10:50 AM
According to officials, the fire department received information at around 10:50 AM that a salon on Avtar Nagar Road had caught fire.
Firefighting teams rushed to the spot with fire tankers and equipment and began operations to contain the flames.
Salon Was Locked, Firefighters Broke Open Entry
Authorities said there was no staff inside the salon when the fire broke out. Since the premises were locked, the firefighting teams had to break open the lock to gain entry and begin the firefighting operation.
The fire has now been brought under control.
Gas Cylinder Found Inside Salon
Officials also confirmed that a gas cylinder was present inside the salon. However, it still needs to be verified whether the cylinder had any role in the fire or whether it was affected by the blaze.
The exact cause of the fire remains unclear at this stage and will be determined after further inspection of the premises.
Nearby Shops Filled With Smoke, No Damage Reported
The smoke from the fire also spread to nearby shops, causing them to become filled with smoke. However, according to the information available so far, no damage has been reported to the adjoining shops.
Owners to Assess the Loss
Since the salon was locked and no staff members were present, the owners will be able to provide further information regarding the extent of the loss after inspecting the premises.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, while the exact cause of the fire and the total extent of damage are yet to be confirmed.