Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jan 14: A fire broke out accidentally in the grass and bushes on a vacant site close to the deputy commissioner's office near Manipal on Sunday, January 14.
This incident took place on a vacant plot behind the Royal Embassy building. No casualties were reported.
A thick layer of smoke engulfed the air for more an hour resulting in an uneasy calm among those present in the area.
The Udupi fire fighting personnel arrived at the spot and successfully managed to douse the fire.