Mangaluru: Fire broke out in a canteen near Pumpwell Circle early on Saturday morning, August 27.
Valuables estimated to cost over Rs. 2 lakhs have been burnt in the mishap.
As per the locals, the fire was first noticed at around 6 am in the canteen which also runs a vegetable shop. But as per the fire tenders of the fire department, gas leaking from a gas cylinder might have led to the accident.
A wine shop is located right next to the canteen. The timely arrival of the fire brigade helped in dousing the fire and prevented it from spreading further.
No casualties or injuries have been reported.
