Fire breaks out in shop in Adi Udupi market, no injuries reported

A small shop in the bustling Adi Udupi market was engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning, prompting an immediate response from the local fire brigade.

Witnesses said a short electrical fault sparked the fire, quickly spreading to adjacent stalls. The shopkeeper and several customers hurried to safer locations, and the blaze was contained within minutes by municipal firefighters.

No injuries or fatalities were reported, and the damage appears to be limited to the affected shop. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the cause and to verify compliance with safety protocols. Source: Google News – Udupi.