Massive Fire Breaks Out at West End Mall in Ludhiana

December 14, 2025

Ludhiana: A fire broke out on the ground floor of the West End Mall on Ferozepur Road in Ludhiana, Punjab. The fire started in a clothing store and engulfed the billing department. Seeing the smoke, visitors to the mall began running around.

Hundreds of people who had come to shop at the five-story mall ran for their lives.

Smoke spread on the ground floor

Smoke spread across the mall’s ground floor. Fire sirens began blaring, prompting other shoppers to leave. Mall officials began trying to extinguish the fire themselves. People had also gathered at the mall’s cinema hall to watch a movie. Upon hearing of the fire, people rushed out of the cinema hall. Fire brigade officials arrived at the scene and safely evacuated people.

People informed the fire brigade. The fire brigade team arrived at the scene and after about an hour and a half of effort, brought the fire under control.

The cause of the fire was not known

According to reports, the fire in the clothing store was caused by a short circuit, but the official cause is not yet known. Shopkeepers in nearby shops also evacuated and took cover.

Attempts were made to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers, but as the flames continued to spread, the fire brigade was called to the scene. Fire Officer Rajinder arrived at the scene. By 12:15 a.m., three fire brigade vehicles had been dispatched to extinguish the blaze. The fire was brought under control.