Chandigarh, Nov. 7 -- A major fire broke out at a jute scrap godown near Fish Market in Manimajra's Shastri Nagar on Wednesday night.

Panic spread among residents as thick smoke and flames spread across the area.

According to the Manimajra fire station, the control room received a call around 11.30 pm, following which two teams, led by leading fireman Prashant Kumar, were immediately sent to the spot. Firefighters struggled for nearly four hours to douse the flames, and the teams returned to the station around 4 am.

However, the fire reignited early Thursday morning from under the debris, prompting another emergency call. Fire teams were sent again to prevent further spread.

The godown reportedly stored jute bags and plastic bags, bot...