Vijayawada, Feb. 12 -- A minor fire broke out at the handicraft exhibition in Sitara Centre around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, causing damage to property but fortunately, resulting in no injuries nor loss of life, an official said.

Authorities were quick to respond, with the fire department, municipal officials, and police arriving at the scene to control the situation. The fire broke out, triggering an immediate response from the nearest fire station.

One of the major concerns during the incident was the presence of animals at the exhibition. Authorities confirmed that all animals were safely evacuated before the situation could worsen. Fortunately, no injuries either to human or animal have been reported. While, the fire was controlled in ...