A major fire broke out near Sri Babbuswamy Daiva Mandir at Vidyamanya Nagar in Doddanagudde, Udupi, around 2 pm on Wednesday, March 19. The incident is suspected to be an act of arson by miscreants.
The fire quickly spread due to the intense afternoon heat, dangerously approaching a high-tension power line. Quick thinking and prompt action by the Udupi Fire and Emergency Services played a crucial role in averting a potential disaster. A team of firefighters reached the scene within minutes and successfully extinguished the flames, preventing further damage.
Had the fire continued to spread, it could have impacted two nearby houses. Fortunately, no one was present at the time, though clothes left outside were at risk of catching fire.
This incident has raised concerns among local residents, who are urging increased vigilance, especially during hot weather conditions, to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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