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Six Chhath Sweet Shops Burned in Biharsharif Fire, Loss Exceeds ₹5 Million
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:31 AM
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A late‑night blaze in Katara, Lakhri police‑station area of Biharsharif razed six shops that make Chhath sweets and sugar toys, causing damage estimated at over ₹5 million and partially damaging a nearby two‑storey house.
A fire erupted late at night in the Katara locality of the Lakhri police‑station jurisdiction in Biharsharif, Bihar. The flames quickly engulfed six small workshops that specialize in preparing sweets and sugar‑based toys for the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations.
According to local authorities, the blaze completely destroyed the six establishments, leaving behind charred remnants of the confectionery equipment and stock. Preliminary estimates put the financial loss at more than ₹5 million (over 50 lakh rupees). The heat also spread to an adjacent two‑storey residential building, causing partial structural damage.
Fire‑fighting teams arrived within minutes and managed to contain the fire after several hours of effort. Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to be accidental, and are assisting the affected shop owners with relief measures.
The incident comes just days before Chhath Puja, a major festival in Bihar, potentially disrupting the supply of traditional sweets that are integral to the celebrations. Local vendors and community members have expressed concern over the loss of livelihood and the impact on festival preparations.
According to local authorities, the blaze completely destroyed the six establishments, leaving behind charred remnants of the confectionery equipment and stock. Preliminary estimates put the financial loss at more than ₹5 million (over 50 lakh rupees). The heat also spread to an adjacent two‑storey residential building, causing partial structural damage.
Fire‑fighting teams arrived within minutes and managed to contain the fire after several hours of effort. Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to be accidental, and are assisting the affected shop owners with relief measures.
The incident comes just days before Chhath Puja, a major festival in Bihar, potentially disrupting the supply of traditional sweets that are integral to the celebrations. Local vendors and community members have expressed concern over the loss of livelihood and the impact on festival preparations.