Fire breaks out at Amritsar’s Jahaazgarh market, triggers panic

A major fire broke out at Jahaazgarh market in Amritsar on Monday, triggering panic among shopkeepers and residents as flames spread through the commercial area.

The fire reportedly started suddenly, with thick smoke rising into the sky and causing alarm among people in the vicinity. Local residents and shopkeepers initially attempted to control the blaze before the fire department was informed.

Jahaazgarh market is one of Punjab’s prominent trading centres for old vehicle tyres and automobile spare parts. Several shops in the area store used tyres, vehicle components and other goods, raising concerns over the possibility of the fire spreading rapidly due to the presence of inflammable material.

Fire tenders reached the spot after receiving information and launched firefighting operations to contain the blaze.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are yet to be ascertained. No information about casualties was available at the time of filing this report.