An individual was injured in the incident, which occurred as Pakistan prepared for its ICC World Cup match against Australia. A fire broke out at a cafe in Bengaluru, India, in an unfortunate turn of events.
A big fire has been reported at a cafe on Bengaluru’s Hosur Road. The fire was severe and had started on the fourth floor of the cafe. The incident took a bizarre turn when an initial blast preceded the fire, prompting concerns about the cause of the fire.
Cylinder blast in Mudpipe Cafe
— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) October 18, 2023
Mudpipe Cafe (Hukkah bar), burnt down due to #fire. This is near #nexusmall (forum Mall).#Koramangala #Bengaluru #karnatakanews #karnataka #India #Blast pic.twitter.com/uvHzbpEMqr
While the specific cause was being investigated, a short circuit was deemed a possible explanation.
Notably, the cafe fire in Bengaluru occurred not far from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Pakistan is set to play Australia in an ICC World Cup match. Chinnaswamy Stadium is only around an hour’s drive from the cafe where the fire broke out.
Pakistan is preparing for their fourth ICC World Cup match against Australia after suffering a defeat against archrivals India. Despite the defeat, Pakistan won the first two matches of the tournament against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the unforeseeable events that can occur during a high-stakes athletic event. It highlights the significance of safety and readiness in and around match locations.
While the cricket action proceeds, authorities are meticulously probing the cafe fire to ensure the safety of all Bengaluru residents and visitors.
