A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday inside a godown in Collectorganj area of Kanpur. The fire tenders are currently at the spot carrying out the operations to douse the flames. It is reported that at least five persons were rescued from inside the godown and efforts are currently being made to bring out anyone else who may still be inside.

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There are no reports of any injuries or deaths so far. The cause of the fire is believed to be a short-circuit. However, the exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained.

This is the second major fire-related incident in the country in less than 24 hours after at least 20 people (19 students and a teacher) died when a fire broke out inside a coaching center in Surat. At the time of the incident, classes of a coaching institute were being held on the top floor of the building. As many as 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Briefing about the incident, Surat Police Commissioner Satish Kumar Mishra revealed that over 50 students were present inside the building at the time of the incident and 20 students have been safely evacuated. “Students on the fourth and third floor jumped off to the ground to save themselves from fire and smoke. Many have been rescued and sent to the hospital. The operation to douse the fire is on,” said a fire official.

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