Lawyer’s Office Damaged in Gandhibagh Building Fire A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in a two-storey handloom market building in Gandhibagh, Nagpur, reducing the furniture and a computer in the office of lawyer Shrichand Kundwani to ashes. The incident occurred around 1pm, and no one was present in the office at the time. Firefighters from the Ganjipeth fire brigade, led by officer Syed Shaukat Ali, arrived at the scene after receiving an alert. Additional fire engines were dispatched from Cotton Market and Civil Lines to assist with the extinguishing efforts. Local corporator Sanjay Balpande and BJP city president Dayashankar Tiwari visited the location to assess the damage. A police report was filed at the Tehsil police station. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Ganjipeth fire station has temporarily relocated to a closed NMC school building at Model Mills Chowk due to its narrow entrance, which has raised concerns about the difficulty of accessing crowded market areas during emergencies. Officials have acknowledged the challenge this poses for emergency response teams. The incident highlights the vulnerability of commercial spaces in densely populated areas, where fire safety measures and accessibility for emergency services are critical. While the lawyer’s office was the sole location affected, the broader implications of the fire underscore the need for improved infrastructure and preparedness in such environments. Authorities are expected to review the situation and consider long-term solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.#shrichand_kundwani #syed_shaukat_ali #sanjay_balpande #dayashankar_tiwari #ganjipeth_fire_brigade
