A major fire gutted close to 30 tin-shed shops in the scrap market of Toggan village near New Chandigarh on Friday afternoon. A dozen fire tenders from nearby areas rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
Locals said no loss of life has been reported so far, as inhabitants ran to safety when the fire raged.
However, considerable loss of property was reported, as shops housing spare parts and used vehicles were gutted in the fire.
Senior administration officials and fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Officials are ascertaining the exact cause of the fire.
