Quick response from the National Fire Authority helped to protect several buildings in the center of the capital after a fire broke out from the second floor of a shop on Raojibhai Patel Street. Witnesses reported seeing the flames around 11:30 a.m. Today, by noon, the NFA had successfully contained the fire, minimizing any additional damage. The owners of the building and others present at the scene were not available for comment. The police are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.