Wed Sep 10 13:18:42 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A fire broke out at a perfume manufacturing unit in the Baikampady Industrial area of Mangaluru, India, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m. The fire caused significant damage to the structure and its contents. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after about three hours. The suspected cause is a short circuit. Police and forensic experts are investigating.
**News Article:**
**Perfume Factory Fire Erupts in Mangaluru Industrial Area**
**MANGALURU, INDIA – September 10, 2025** – A perfume manufacturing unit in the Baikampady Industrial area of Mangaluru was significantly damaged by a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning. According to Fire and Emergency Services officials, the fire was first noticed around 4:30 a.m. by passersby. The factory was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Fire engines from the New Mangalore Port Authority and MCF were the first to respond, followed by units from the Fire and Emergency Services. It took approximately three hours to extinguish the blaze. The extent of the damage to the building and the materials stored inside is considerable.
Authorities suspect that a short circuit may have been the cause of the fire. The Panambur police have opened a case, and a team of forensic experts has been dispatched to the scene to gather evidence and determine the definitive cause. The investigation is ongoing.
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