Fire Destroys Eight Shops in Hardoi Market, Multiple Explosions Reported
Hardoi: Fire guts eight shops in market, several cylinders explode

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A fire broke out late Thursday night in the Naveen fruits and vegetables market in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India, destroying at least eight shops and causing multiple LPG cylinder explosions. Firefighters responded quickly, using three fire tenders to control the blaze, which was suspected to have originated from a dispute at a local biryani shop.
- 01At least eight shops were destroyed in the fire at Naveen Sabji Mandi in Hardoi.
- 02Fire Officer Shivram Yadav reported that two LPG cylinders exploded during the incident.
- 03Three fire tenders were deployed, taking approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to control the fire.
- 04The fire is believed to have started due to a dispute among customers at a biryani shop.
- 05Four LPG cylinders were safely removed from the area by firefighters.
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A significant fire erupted late Thursday night at the Naveen fruits and vegetables market in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulting in the destruction of at least eight shops. Fire Officer Shivram Yadav reported that the situation escalated with the explosion of two LPG cylinders during the incident. Firefighters responded promptly, deploying three fire tenders to combat the blaze, which took approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to bring under control. Yadav praised the firefighters for their bravery and quick thinking, which prevented further loss of life and property. The fire is suspected to have originated from a dispute among customers at a local biryani shop, with no signs of external foul play. In total, more than half a dozen shops were affected, and four LPG cylinders were successfully removed from the vicinity before further explosions occurred. Further details regarding the incident are still awaited.
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The fire has caused significant damage to local businesses in Hardoi, impacting the livelihoods of shop owners and employees.
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