Major Fire Guts Shops Near Udupi City Bus Stand

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Apr 26, 2026: A major fire broke out in a commercial building near the Udupi city bus stand on Sunday evening, destroying several shops and causing heavy losses.

Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze originated in a mobile phone shop located in Khader Building before rapidly spreading to adjacent establishments. The fire engulfed multiple outlets within minutes.

Shops dealing in mobile phones, hardware, and plastic goods were completely gutted, with merchandise worth lakhs reduced to ashes.

Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot with three fire tenders and launched firefighting operations. However, they initially struggled to contain the flames. Water tankers were later pressed into service, helping firefighters intensify efforts.

After nearly two hours of continuous operation, the fire was brought under control, though efforts were still underway to fully extinguish the blaze.