Manipal: A huge fire broke out at a four storey building at Eshwaranagara of Manipal here on Tuesday. The building caught fire in the morning at around 11:00 am.

A paint store in the building caught the fire which spread over the whole building. No casualties have been reported but the fire has destroyed all the paint boxes and materials in the store. Adjacent shops have also suffered damages.

The cause of the fire is said to be the lamp which was lit in the paint shop. The fire and emergency service personnel arrived at the spot and are struggling hard to douse the fire.

More details awaited.