Budaun, June 23 -- A devastating fire engulfed an exhibition at Ram Leela Maidan in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, sparking a massive response from local authorities. The fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit or other reasons, ravaged 20-25 shops.

The exhibition, organised by the Nagar Palika and scheduled to run for a month, was nearing its final days when the incident occurred.

Fire tenders were swiftly deployed to the scene, and firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the blaze under control. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported, although the extent of property damage is still being assessed.

According to Vijendra Dwivedi, SP City, Budaun, the fire started around 8:15 PM due to a short circuit, although the exact ...