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EXPLAINED: Fire at rajkot arcade claims 20 lives rescue operations ongoing | Rare Historical Photos

A view shows a burned gaming zone after a fire, in Rajkot

On Saturday, a devastating fire broke out at an arcade in the western Indian city of Rajkot, resulting in the loss of at least 20 lives. The local police commissioner, Raju Bhargava, confirmed that the fire has been brought under control, and rescue operations are currently ongoing.

Bhargava stated, 'We are making every effort to recover as many bodies as possible. So far, approximately 20 bodies have been recovered and have been transferred to the hospital for further examination.'

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