Fire erupts at building near IIM Bangalore due to gas leakage

At least three fire tenders were sent to douse off the flames (Image: ANI)

A fire broke on September 21 at a building located close to IIM Bangalore due to leakage in the gas pipeline, reports said. No casualties were reported so far in the incident, but firefighting operations were underway by the time preliminary reports had emerged.

According to news agency ANI, the building where the blaze erupted is based in Devarachikkana Halli locality of Begur region.

The fire, as per the report, erupted at 3:30 pm in the afternoon. At least three fire tenders were sent to douse off the flames, it added.

Bengaluru | Fire broke out at an apartment in Devarachikkana Halli, Begur due to gas leakage in pipeline around 3:30 pm, this afternoon. Three fire tenders at the spot: Fire department#Karnatakapic.twitter.com/InXOtx9t6W

— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2021

A Times Now report identified the building where the fire broke out as Ashrith Aspire apartment. The news channel claimed that many were feared to be trapped while the firefighting and rescue operations were underway.