Several firecracker shops gutted in blaze, none injured

In Bokaro, Jharkhand, a fire broke out in several shops selling firecrackers, causing significant damage. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. The incident occurred near Garga Bridge in the Bokaro Steel City police station area. The local DSP mentioned that around 13-14 shops were affected, and the shopkeepers had permission to operate temporarily. The fire has been extinguished, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause. The shopkeepers are seeking compensation for their losses. The BJP MLA for Bokaro expressed concerns about the lack of proactive measures by the district administration and fire brigade to prevent such incidents.