A major fire broke out at an automobile showroom located near Alwal on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among local residents.
The blaze reportedly erupted suddenly, prompting people in the vicinity to alert the police and fire services immediately.
Firefighters rushed to the spot with fire
engines and launched efforts to bring the flames under control. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the building as the fire personnel worked to prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.
No casualties were reported and officials were yet to give an estimate on the extent of damage. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.