JAUNPUR: A fire broke out in a BSNL tower in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district on Sunday.
According to initial reports, a short-circuit caused the fire in the BSNL tower which is located in the Sarai Khawaja area in Jaunpur.
According to the pictures shared by news agency ANI, a thick plume of smoke can be seen rising over the BSNL tower.
Jaunpur: Fire broke out in a BSNL tower near Sarai Khawaja due to short circuit earlier today. Four fire tenders are at the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/0cqQSlRqdx
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 12, 2019
At least four fire tenders have been rushed to the sport and the fire-fighting efforts are currently underway.
It is not known as to what led to the short-circuit.
Hundreds of locals have also gathered outside the spot in view of the massive fire.
The Jaunpur district BSNL employees are also present at the spot.
More details are awaited.