The overall losses in the market are estimated at around Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion). The wholesale market, which had over 500 shops, was gutted.
According to M Sivaramaiah, the yard special grade secretary, the mishap was caused by a short circuit. The fire department said fire will be brought under control only tomorrow.
Image: Smoke can be seen rising from the blazing yard
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