Fire destroys handloom showroom in Ludhiana market

hindustantimes.com

A fire broke out at a handloom showroom in Kochar Market, Ludhiana, on Friday morning. The blaze quickly spread, trapping the owner and her son on the upper floor. Local residents rescued them using a ladder. Firefighters arrived and controlled the fire within an hour, but the showroom was completely destroyed. The fire also damaged two scooters parked outside. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.


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