Chandigarh, Sept. 9 -- A massive fire broke out at Vishal Mega Mart in Ambala, Haryana, engulfing the entire mall within minutes.
The fire was first detected when glass panels at the mall's entrance began cracking and shattering due to the intense heat, with thick smoke billowing from the structure.
Local staff immediately alerted the fire brigade, and three fire tenders were dispatched to the scene around 9:00 am this morning. However, the rapid spread of the blaze made firefighting efforts extremely challenging.
A fire department official said the fire, fuelled by flammable clothing materials, proved difficult to control. Falling glass further forced firefighters and bystanders to move to a safe distance.
No casualties have been repor...