Mangaluru: Fire breaks out in Attavar commercial complex; extensive property damage reported

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov. 10, 2026: A fire broke out on the third floor of a commercial building in Attavar, Mangaluru, on Monday, causing extensive damage.

The four-storey commercial complex houses a hotel and accommodation facilities. Smoke was first noticed coming from a room in the lodging facility on the third floor on Monday. Within moments, the fire spread rapidly.

The lodging facility staff immediately alerted the fire department. Fire personnel from the Pandeshwar Fire Station rushed to the spot and launched an operation to douse the flames, eventually bringing the fire under control.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. However, a short circuit in the air-conditioning unit is suspected to have triggered the blaze.

The fire destroyed the bed, furniture and other belongings inside the room, resulting in significant property damage.

District Fire Officer Nawaz, Station Officer Praveen, Assistant Fire Officer Jaya and other fire personnel took part in the firefighting operation.