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Bhopal New Market Blaze Engulfs 6 Shops, 10+ Stalls After Chickpea Shop Fire
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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A sudden fire at a chickpea and bhature shop in Bhopal’s New Market has spread to six other shops and more than ten stalls, with flames reaching about 25 feet. Firefighters are battling the blaze, while the cause and full extent of damage remain unclear.
A sudden fire broke out at a chickpea and bhature shop in Bhopal’s New Market, with flames reaching about 25 feet. The blaze quickly spread to adjacent shops and more than ten stalls, destroying six shops and numerous stalls. Firefighters from the Bhopal Municipal Corporation responded promptly and are still working to control the fire. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and authorities are urging businesses to review fire safety measures.