Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: A huge fire broke out in Walmart's wholesale store near Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh early Saturday, police said.
The fire engulfed a large part of the Best Price modern wholesale store at Nidamanur, resulting in huge loss of property.
"A fire broke at our Best Price store premises in Vijayawada earlier today. State Fire authorities quickly reached the store and have brought it under control," said a company spokesperson.
He further added: "We are assessing the damage to the property and investigating the matter."
There was no loss of life in the fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, officials said.
Ten fire engines were engaged in dousing the huge flames. The employees were also trying to retrieve the goods.
This is one of the 21 best modern wholesale stores owned and operated by Walmart India across the country. Each store offers about 5,000 items in a cash and carry wholesale format.
The fire engulfed a large part of the Best Price modern wholesale store at Nidamanur, resulting in huge loss of property.
"A fire broke at our Best Price store premises in Vijayawada earlier today. State Fire authorities quickly reached the store and have brought it under control," said a company spokesperson.
He further added: "We are assessing the damage to the property and investigating the matter."
There was no loss of life in the fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, officials said.
Ten fire engines were engaged in dousing the huge flames. The employees were also trying to retrieve the goods.
This is one of the 21 best modern wholesale stores owned and operated by Walmart India across the country. Each store offers about 5,000 items in a cash and carry wholesale format.