Kanpur: Sudden eruption of fire flares in a tannery of Chakeri area created panic among the labourers working there on Tuesday morning.
According to the available reports, a tannery situated at Shivgodavri area of Chakeri caught fire suddenly. The labourers started running out in panic. The rising flares also caused fear.
The police and the Fire Brigade were immediately informed of the fire. The fire tender doused the erupting fire.
The tannery owner said that the damage worth Rs one lakh has been effected. The timely dousing of the fire saved heavy losses.
There were attempts to know of the exact reason behind the fire. It could be said that early dousing of the fire made the people to heave a sigh of relief.