Fire Breaks Out at Acropolis Mall, Building Evacuated
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Ahmedabad – A fire broke out at a showroom in a shopping mall in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city on Saturday morning, officials reported. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
The blaze erupted at a ceramics shop on the second floor of Acropolis Mall in the Thaltej area around 9:30 am due to a short circuit, according to in-charge Chief Fire Officer Jayesh Khadia.
No evacuation was necessary as the mall was closed at the time, Khadia noted.
“A fire engine and a tanker were rushed to the spot, and the blaze was brought under control after a two-hour operation,” he added.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the short circuit.