Six people were injured after a blast in an air conditioner (AC) caused a fire in an insurance firm’s office in Vadodara’s Old Padra Road area.

A fire broke out in the office of Shriram General Insurance Company on the third floor of Chitra Complex in the O P Road area.

The fire was caused by a blast in an AC shortly after work commenced this morning.

The six people present in the office at the time of the incident sustained injuries and were rushed to a private hospital.

The fire engulfed computers, furniture, and important files. Moreover, the windows were shattered, and glass pieces were scattered on the road.

The sudden blast created a chaotic atmosphere.

The fire brigade arrived promptly and brought the fire under control.