Fire Breaks Out in Kankarbagh, Rescue Operation Launched
Brief By Newsbrief / 8:50 AM on 05 Feb 2026
A sudden fire broke out in a two-storey building near Shivaji Park in the Kankarbagh police station area of Patna on Tuesday, causing panic among local residents. Thick smoke and high flames were visible from a distance, prompting people in the surrounding area to rush out of their homes in fear.
On receiving information, fire brigade teams immediately reached the spot and pressed four fire tenders into service. Firefighters launched swift firefighting and rescue operations to control the blaze and evacuate people trapped inside the building. The situation was brought under control after sustained efforts by the fire personnel.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Preliminary suspicion points towards a short circuit, though officials said confirmation would come only after a detailed investigation. Police and fire department teams are jointly probing the incident. No casualties have been reported so far, while an assessment of property damage is underway.