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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Dec 19: A fire erupted at a commercial building in the heart of the city in the wee hours of Sunday December 19.
The fire erupted at City Market commercial complex located at Central Market here at around 3 am.
It is learnt that the fire spread to at least two shops, one dealing with electricals and the other selling bags and footwear. Both the shops were gutted.
One of the shop owners is from north India, sources said.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, however, it is suspected to have occured due to short circuit in one of the two shops.
Pandeshwar fire service rushed to the spot and managed to douse the fire.
The extent of damage caused by the fire is still being ascertained.