Amritsar: Major fire breaks out in Baba Sahib Chowk; 1 dead, several rescued

Amritsar, January 27: A major fire broke out at the Baba Sahib Chowk market of Amritsar on Friday morning. Several shops were gutted in the blaze.

Upon receiving the information, fire tenders were rushed to the spot. However due to scarce of water fire tenders could not get the blaze under control. Help from SGPC was sought, after which the Gurdwara committee sent their fire tender and helped firemen lay water pipes that drew water from holy pond of Baba Atal Sahib.

 After several hours of operation, the blaze was doused.

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