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Fire engulfs shoe shop in Sihor, Gujarat; blaze tamed after three hours, losses in lakhs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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A two‑storey wholesale shoe shop in Sihor caught fire around midnight on Friday. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control, with losses estimated in the lakhs.
The incident occurred just after midnight on Friday at a two‑storey wholesale shoe and sandal shop in the town of Sihor, Gujarat. The shop, which operates on a wholesale basis, was fully occupied with stock when the fire broke out, prompting an immediate call to the local fire department.
Firefighters arrived at the scene but faced difficulty accessing the interior because the shop’s shutters were closed, slowing their initial response. The blaze quickly spread across both floors, prompting the crew to use high‑pressure hoses and rescue equipment to contain the flames.
After roughly three hours of intensive effort, the fire was finally brought under control. Preliminary assessments suggest that the damage could run into several lakhs of rupees, though a detailed survey is pending. Local authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to ensure compliance with safety norms.
Firefighters arrived at the scene but faced difficulty accessing the interior because the shop’s shutters were closed, slowing their initial response. The blaze quickly spread across both floors, prompting the crew to use high‑pressure hoses and rescue equipment to contain the flames.
After roughly three hours of intensive effort, the fire was finally brought under control. Preliminary assessments suggest that the damage could run into several lakhs of rupees, though a detailed survey is pending. Local authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to ensure compliance with safety norms.