Latur Hotel Fire: Blaze Engulfs Maharashtra's Famous Restaurant, Short Circuit Suspected (Watch Video)

A massive fire broke out early this morning at the popular Garam Masala hotel, located in Khori Galli, Latur, Maharashtra. The fire, believed to have been caused by a short circuit, erupted around 9 AM, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and causing widespread panic among locals.

Quick Response Prevents Casualties

Thanks to the swift response of the Latur Fire Department, three fire engines were dispatched to the scene and managed to control the blaze within a few hours. Firefighters worked tirelessly to prevent the flames from spreading further, ensuring that there were no casualties. Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries have been reported, though the financial damage to the hotel is expected to be significant.

Latur, Maharashtra: A massive fire broke out at Garam Masala hotel in Latur’s Khori Galli due to a short circuit around 9 AM. Three fire engines controlled the blaze, preventing casualties, but the hotel suffered significant damage, causing financial losses worth lakhs pic.twitter.com/zDHdwhPNhA

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Hotel Faces Heavy Financial Losses

Despite the heroic efforts of the fire department, the Garam Masala hotel has suffered severe damage. The blaze caused extensive destruction to both the building's structure and the restaurant's equipment, with losses estimated to be worth lakhs. The incident has left the local business community shaken, as the hotel was a well-known establishment in the area.