Gorakhpur: A fire broke out at a cotton and mattress shop in Mohaddipur late on Friday, triggering panic among residents. However, no casualties were reported.According to police, the shop, owned by Mohd Owaisi, is located near Mohaddipur crossing in the Cantt area. The fire reportedly broke out in the cotton stock around 1 am, possibly due to a short circuit, and soon spread to adjoining areas. On receiving information, four fire tenders reached the spot and doused the blaze after nearly two hours of efforts.As the flames intensified, residents rushed out of their homes in panic. Cantt police reached the spot, evacuated children from nearby houses and moved them to safe locations.
