Kundapur : The storage area of a footwear shop named Padukalaya located on the third floor of Vaishali Complex at Shastri Circle here was partly gutted in a fire that broke out in the shop on May 13, Monday.

The fire service department was informed no sooner the fire was first noticed at around 8 am. The fire service personnel along with locals helped in putting out the fire which was in the third floor and there was always the danger of spreading to nearby shops.

The cause of the fire is not known. Even the extent of loss is yet to be ascertained.

Kundapur police have registered a case.