BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, OCTOBER 8, 2026: Firefighters battle a major fire at the New Market commercial area in Bhopal on Thursday afternoon. The blaze reportedly started at a fast-food outlet before spreading to several nearby shops, including clothing, kitchenware and mobile phone stores. More than 15 fire engines were deployed to contain the flames as thick smoke rose above the crowded shopping district. Photo by Sauvik Acharyya / JNA Press. (Photo by Sauvik Acharyya/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

Major fire engulfs shops in Bhopal market (18 images)