Mangalore: A devastating fire broke out today (Feb11) in a central part of Mangalore, on the third Floor of the multi-storeyed new Sudheendra Super Market building next to PVS circle. A short-circuit is said to have caused the raging fire in an air-conditioner installed a t Zuese Fitness, a gymnasium located there. Fed by winds, fire spread to other parts of the new-look building, whose roof and some gym equipments were gutted or lost. Flames leaped out of top floors and materials half-burnt were removed to safer places downstairs.
Pandeshwar and Kadri fire fighters were called to the spot. The burning area was cordoned off by vigilant policemen.
The fire brigades reached the spot in 15 minutes of hearing the cry for help.