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Bihar: Over 100 shops are ablaze at vegetable market in Bodh Gaya

Fire at vegetable market in Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya: A major fire broke out at a vegetable market in Bodh Gaya on Tuesday morning turning 115 shops of the market into ashes, officials said.

The intensity of the fire was such that in no time it engulfed dozens of shops, leaving no time for locals to control it.

Locals who were present at the spot claimed that a couple of LPG cylinders also exploded after which fire engulfed the whole area.

People also alleged fire tenders of reaching late even after getting information.

Muhammad Raju, a food outlet operator in the market said, "Fire was so massive that no one dared to douse it and after the cylinder blast, it spread further gutting our shops."

According to officials, 5 to 6 motorcycles were also burnt in the fire. On information, police administration reached the spot.

For now, no loss of life has been reported, and the exact reason of fire is also not known yet. (with Agency inputs)

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