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Six shops gutted in a fire at Nachna, Jaisalmer
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:39 AM
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A fire in the Nachna area of Jaisalmer destroyed six shops, officials said.
A blaze broke out in the Nachna locality of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, leaving six commercial establishments completely gutted. Local fire‑fighting units were dispatched promptly and managed to bring the flames under control after several hours of effort.
The incident has caused significant material loss for the shop owners, many of whom run small‑scale businesses catering to tourists and residents. Preliminary assessments suggest that the fire engulfed the interiors of the shops, rendering the premises unusable.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire. Police and municipal officials are also coordinating with the affected traders to assess compensation and rehabilitation measures.
No official statement has yet been released regarding injuries or casualties, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident has caused significant material loss for the shop owners, many of whom run small‑scale businesses catering to tourists and residents. Preliminary assessments suggest that the fire engulfed the interiors of the shops, rendering the premises unusable.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire. Police and municipal officials are also coordinating with the affected traders to assess compensation and rehabilitation measures.
No official statement has yet been released regarding injuries or casualties, and the investigation remains ongoing.