Ullal: A tyre retreading shop caught fire on Thursday evening at Thokkottu in Ullal.
The shop functioning in REB Complex premises in Thokkottu Junction belongs to Abdul Rehman.
Due to the fire incident entire Thokkottu junction was engulfed in thick dark smoke, leaving the local residents panic-stricken.
The tyres, resoling machines and other equipment have been gutted and the loss is estimated to run into lakhs of rupees.
Since nobody was inside the shop, no casualties have been reported.
The timely arrival of the fire personnel prevented the incident from causing further damage, considering the fact that a diesel generator was placed right next to the shop and that it is also in close proximity to commercial complex and other establishments.
Large number of people gathered at the area to have a glimpse of the fire accident, due to which the traffic was affected for some time. Police had tough time clearing the traffic.
The fire police have registered a complaint, however, it is not yet ascertained if the fire was caught accidentally or some miscreants have purposely set the shop ablaze.
