Fire destroys Banarasi saris’ go-down in Varanasi
Varanasi:A warehouse of famed Banarasi saris was gutted in fire in Varanasi on Tuesday, incurring losses worth millions.
The godown, stocked with Banarasi saris situated in Madanpura area caught fire
in the early hours of morning. At least three fire engines were pressed into service
to douse the fire. Although the fire was brought under control after prolonged
efforts, but the entire stock was destroyed in fire. According to the personnel
manning the godowns, all the saris, including the expensive Banarasi saris, were
burnt. Although the reasons for the fire are still unknown, it is suspected that
the fire must have started due to an electric shot circuit. No casualties have
been reported. Faulty wirings often cause electric short circuits leading to such
mishaps.
