SAS Nagar: Timely action by fire tenders from Mohali, Chandigarh, and Dera Bassi today averted a major fire accident in Phase VII, Mohali. The fire was reported at a shed behind Factory number E-112, located in a thickly-populated area.
On receiving an emergency call at 6.30 pm, Fire Department, Mohali, rushed three fire tenders to control the fire. However, considering the threat to property of the surrounding areas, two more fire tenders from Chandigarh and Dera Bassi were also pressed into service.
Panic gripped the entire area as huge flames were seen from a long distance. However, after a struggle of almost four hours the firemen brought the fire under control around 10.30 pm.
Source: Express News Service