Fire engulfs another pandal in UP, this time in Etawah, no casualties reported
India Today
A day after the fire at a puja pandal in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi, a major fire broke out in a Ramlila pandal in Etawah.
A day after the fire at a puja pandal in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi, a major fire broke out in a Ramlila pandal at Bharthana town in Etawah.
The incident took place on Monday evening when the Ramlila stage was being prepared.
There were no casualties in the incident that took place at the Ramlila Maidan, Bharthana station In-charge Mansoor Ahmed said, according to PTI.
The fire created a panic among the artists, administrators, and spectators present there.
Fire brigade personnel brought the blaze under control, but by then the Ramlila stage and the pandal were burnt to ashes.
According to PTI, the fire department staff present on the spot said that prima facie the reason for the fire seems to be a short circuit. The Ramlila committee is assessing the damage.
On Sunday, five people were killed and over 60 others injured in a fire at a Durga puja pandal in Bhadohi district.
