According to preliminary information, the fire reportedly started following a blast in the air conditioner's compression unit, which led to heavy smoke spreading throughout the building.
The accident likely occurred when a car collided with the tanker, resulting in a fire and subsequent explosion. Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain stated that the fire tenders, ambulances, and Punjab Police were quickly deployed to the scene.
A massive fire broke out late on Monday night at a cloth shop in Washim here. Fire tenders are present on the spot, and efforts to control the fire are underway.