Night Fire Guts 15–20 Shops at Lucknow’s Krishna Nagar Market

Overview

• The blaze at the Krishna Nagar fruit and vegetable market, reported Thursday night, damaged about 15–20 shops.
• Fire crews and police reached within minutes and contained the flames, which officials said spared more than 175 nearby shops.
• Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Kumar Anand said no injuries or deaths were reported.
• Chief fire officer Ankush Mittal said a short circuit likely started the fire, with the exact cause to be confirmed by the investigation.
• Authorities opened a detailed inquiry that could lead to legal action, a crucial step for vendors now coping with lost stock and income.