Fire sweeps through many shops in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi market; causes two blasts
A significant fire broke out in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, affecting several shops and causing explosions. The incident began in a sweets shop and quickly spread, leading to panic among shopkeepers. Firefighters managed to control the blaze after approximately one and a half hours of effort.
- ▪The fire started around 1.30 a.m. in a sweets shop.
- ▪Two gas cylinders exploded during the incident, prompting an emergency response.
- ▪Firefighters worked for about one and a half hours to bring the fire under control.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 12:53:12 +0530 |
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“A fire broke out near the Naveen Sabzi Mandi in the city's Kotwali area in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh on Friday (May 22, 2026), engulfing around half a dozen shops and triggering cylinder explosions,” police said.The blaze erupted at around 1.30 a.m. in a sweets shop and rapidly spread to adjoining structures. Thick smoke and ferocious flames caused panic in the market area. Shopkeepers ran for their safety after the fire caused two cylinder blasts.Chief Fire Officer Shivram Yadav said three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. "The fire personnel first removed four gas cylinders kept inside the shops to prevent further explosions. Two cylinders had already exploded during the fire," Mr.
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