Nagpur: A major fire broke out at a house in Santoshi Nagar on Tuesday morning, gutting household appliances, furniture and other valuables worth approximately Rs1.5 lakh. Firefighters from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) managed to bring the blaze under control after nearly an hour-long operation.According to fire department officials, the incident occurred around 8.55am at the residence of Anil Patel. Soon after receiving the emergency call, NMC’s fire control room alerted the Sakkardara fire station, from where a fire tender was immediately dispatched.Showing a swift response, the fire brigade reached the spot within just four minutes of receiving the call and launched firefighting operations to prevent the flames from spreading further.By the time firefighters began their operation, the blaze had engulfed several household items, including a refrigerator, washing machine, inverter, electrical wiring, furniture, books and other belongings.The intensity of the fire necessitated an extensive firefighting operation, which continued for nearly an hour before the flames were completely extinguished.Meanwhile, personnel from Hudkeshwar police station reached the spot and assisted firefighters in managing the crowd that had gathered near the affected house, ensuring that emergency operations continued without hindrance.The fire department estimated the property damage at approximately Rs1.5 lakh. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
