Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 30 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a furniture market in Chandigarh's Sector 54 on Monday morning, officials said.

According to the Chandigarh Fire Service, 6 to 7 fire engines reached the spot and launched a dousing operation after receiving word of the blaze.

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"The fire spread to three adjacent shops," an official said.

Speaking to ANI, an official of Chandigarh Fire Service informed that efforts were underway to bring the blaze under control.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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