Mangalore : Fire broke out at a scrap dealer’s shop at Karangalpady here on Tuesday July 1 night reportedly due to a short circuit. The shop belongs to Ibrahim Salim from Ullal.When the incident took place no one was present in the shop and thus fortunately no casualties were reported. If the shop was gutted in the fire, two nearby shed houses of labourers were also partially damaged.
Three fire engines rushed to the spot and with the help of the locals as well as the nearby residents the fire was extinguished. The estimated loss is not yet known.
Kadri police led by inspector T D Nagaraj and other officials arrived at the spot. A case has been registered at Kadri police station.
