Huge Fire At Shop Near Govindaraja Swamy Temple In Tirupati

A massive fire broke out at a shop near the Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Friday, prompting cops to block all roads to the temple.

According to reports, the fire broke out at the Lavanya Photo Frames shop near the temple and then spread out.

Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately and brought the fire under control. No one was injured and no damage was reported in the mishap. The rescue team is also trying to save the Swami's chariot outside the temple. However, the police are yet to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Govindarajaswamy Temple is an ancient Hindu Vaishnavite temple situated in the heart of Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh in India. The temple is one of the earliest structures in Tirupati and also one of the biggest temple complexes in Tirupati district.

The Tirupati (down hill) city is built around this temple. The temple is currently administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.