Overview
- The blaze began around 4:30 am near Nehru Chowk Centre in Gudivada, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Flames spread from the mobile outlet to adjoining clothing shops, which officials said were separated by wooden partitions.
- Fire tenders reached the spot quickly and extinguished the blaze, preventing injuries.
- A police official said a short circuit or a mobile phone battery explosion is being examined as the likely trigger.
- Police are in the process of registering a case as the damage assessment continues.