A massive fire broke out at the five-storey Metro Mall in Karnataka’s Hubballi, triggering panic in the surrounding area. Thick smoke filled the building within minutes, while intense flames were seen rising out of the mall’s windows. Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations to control the blaze. Several visuals from the scene showed heavy smoke clouds and towering flames, indicating the severity of the fire. Significant damage to property is feared as large portions of the mall were affected. However, officials confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported so far, which comes as a major relief. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further investigation is underway.


