Bharuch: A massive fire erupted at a UCO Bank branch located in the Shalimar Complex of Bharuch earlier today. The incident, which occurred on a holiday, sparked significant chaos and panic in the surrounding area.

The bank is situated on the upper floor above several shops within the complex. Visuals from the scene showed thick smoke billowing from the bank premises as fire brigade teams work tirelessly to douse the flames. Emergency responders were on-site, continuously deploying water cannons to bring the blaze under control.

Because the fire broke out on a day when the bank was closed, there were no immediate reports of injuries within the office. While the official cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, authorities suspect that a short circuit may have triggered the incident.

The exact extent of the financial and structural damage, including the safety of bank records and assets—remains unknown as the firefighting operation continues. Local officials are expected to conduct a thorough investigation once the site is cooled and secured. DeshGujarat