The incident triggered panic among students and staff, but there were no casualties, he said.
The official said they were informed at 11.08 am regarding a blaze on Bada Bazar Road in Old Rajinder Nagar.
“Eight fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was brought under control by 12:20 pm,” he added.
Preliminary investigation suggests the fire started due to a suspected short circuit. Further investigation is underway, the official said. PTI BM OZ OZ