A devastating blaze erupted late on Saturday night in the Shergarh town of Banswara district, completely gutting a well-known sweet shop located directly opposite the local police post. The fire, which broke out around 10:30 PM, rapidly engulfed the entire commercial space where extensive preparations were underway for the festive season. The incident caused severe destruction, leaving the affected business owner with financial losses exceeding Rs 20 lakh.
Smoke From Ventilator And Immediate Rescue Efforts
Vijaypal, a resident of Beawar, had been running the sweet shop on rented premises in Shergarh since 2020. The emergency came to light on Saturday night when thick smoke was suddenly spotted billowing out from the shop's ventilator. Within moments, the building was encircled by roaring flames, drawing the attention of people nearby.
Demonstrating quick presence of mind, Vijaypal immediately switched off the main electrical supply to contain the hazard before shouting to raise the alarm. Woken by the commotion in the middle of the night, local villagers rushed to the site to assist in containment efforts. Residents threw buckets of water and soil onto the flames, but the blaze was too intense to bring under immediate control, reducing the commercial establishment to a heap of ashes.
Deep Freezers And Bulk Festival Stock Destroyed
The incident occurred right ahead of the key commercial season, amplifying the severity of the loss. With the festival of Diwali approaching, the shop owner had stored substantial quantities of raw ingredients, mawa, and other confectionery-making materials inside the facility.
The intense fire wiped out the entirety of this festive inventory, along with four large commercial deep freezers and valuable furniture fittings. According to initial evaluations, the direct property and inventory loss stands at more than Rs 20 lakh, effectively wiping out the enterprise built over several years of rigorous labour.
Site Inspection And Demands For Financial Compensation
Following the blaze, officials from the local police and administrative machinery arrived at the scene to carry out an official inspection. The sudden destruction has prompted concern among local traders across the Shergarh market area. Vijaypal along with local residents has appealed to the district administration and the state government for swift financial relief and proper compensation to help the family rebuild their business.
