Fire breaks out at vegetable market, Landa Bazaar near Rawat

RAWAT: A massive fire broke out at a vegetable market, Landa Bazaar, near Rawat on Thursday, engulfing multiple shops and causing panic among traders and residents in the area, rescue officials said.

According to rescue sources, the blaze spread rapidly through several stalls and shops, prompting an emergency response from firefighting teams. Thick smoke could be seen rising from the market as people rushed to save goods and move to safer locations.

Fire brigade teams reached the scene shortly after the incident was reported and launched efforts to bring the fire under control.

Rescue officials said firefighting operations were still underway at the time this story was filed.

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far, while the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.