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A major fire has broke out near townhall in Bengaluru. (Representational Image)Reuters

A massive fire broke out in a building near Bengaluru Town Hall on Wednesday, April 11. At least four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and the firefighters are trying to bring the blaze under control.

There is no news of any casualty yet.

In February, a fire, which had broke out at the Innovative Film City in Bidadi, about 40 kilometers from Bengaluru had gutted he sets of reality show "Bigg Boss Kannada" and also melted a wax museum.

Fortunately the fire was controlled and no casualty was reported.

However, in another blaze which broke out in one the busiest areas of Bengaluru, five people were charred to death in the early hours of January 8.

The fire started at Kailash Bar and Restaurant, which is located on the ground floor of Kumbara Sangha building in the Kalasipalayam area at around 2:30 am and killed five of the employees sleeping inside the restaurant.