Fire Destroys Union Bank in Jagdalpur

Jagdalpur | Correspondent: A major fire broke out late at night in the Union Bank branch located at the Bastar district headquarters, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. According to initial reports, all items inside the bank have been completely destroyed in the blaze. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.

The incident took place in the Pratapganj Para area, which falls under the jurisdiction of City Kotwali police station. 

The police stated that between 11 PM and midnight, heavy smoke was seen billowing from the bank premises. Alert local residents immediately informed the City Kotwali police and the fire brigade.

Both teams promptly reached the spot, and the fire department battled the flames for nearly two hours before finally bringing the situation under control.

Despite their efforts, the fire had already gutted the entire bank. The extent of damage, especially regarding cash and other valuables, has not yet been assessed or confirmed by officials. 

A detailed investigation into the cause and the total loss is currently underway.