US EditionFire Destroys Heritage Building in Nainital, Claims Life of Woman
The fire destroyed a British-era building established in 1863; 40 rescue personnel fought the blaze which lasted over four hours, resulting in one fatality.
- A massive fire broke out on the night of August 27, 2025, at the Old London House heritage building in Mallital market, Nainital, Uttarakhand.
- The blaze started around 9:45 p.m. and raged until early hours of August 28, prompted by an unknown cause that remains under ongoing investigation.
- Firefighters, supported by local residents and multiple tanker refills, struggled for hours to control the difficult fire before extinguishing it after 2 a.m.
- The fire destroyed the British-era building constructed in 1863 and claimed the life of 82-year-old resident Shanta Bisht despite rescue attempts by her son.
- Authorities have brought the fire under control, begun damage assessment, pledged to inspect hydrants, fix fire department responsibility, and continue the investigation.
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Fire breaks out in Old London House building in Nainital; elderly woman killed, structure gutted
Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police P.N. Meena said the flames have been doused and the damage caused by the fire is being assessed. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained
Fire Destroys Heritage Building in Nainital, Claims Life of Woman
A devastating fire engulfed a heritage building in Nainital, killing 82-year-old Shanta Bisht and destroying the British-era structure. Her son, Nikhil Bisht, survived while trying to save her. Authorities are assessing the damage and investigating the fire's cause, which remains unknown as of yet.
Nainital News: More than 40 workers from three departments were engaged in the rescue operation to save the lives of people trapped in the building. There was chaos after the incident, people were seen running here and there after coming out of the building.
Nainital Fire: 1 Dead After Blaze Erupts in Multi-Storey Building in Mohanko Area of Mallital, Flames Brought Under Control (Watch Video)
A fire broke out in a multi-storey building in the Mohanko area of Mallital, Nainital, on Wednesday night, claiming the life of one person, officials said. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Nainital Fire: 1 Dead After Blaze Erupts in Multi-Storey Building in Mohanko Area of Mallital, Flames Brought Under Control (Watch Video).
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