A fire broke out on an advertisement banner installed on a skywalk in Bengaluru last night .The incident occurred on the skywalk near the ISKCON Temple
Exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertain but It is suspected that the fire was triggered by a short circuit caused by lights fixed to the banner.
Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and successfully doused the fire. No casualties were reported.
Late on the night of January 19–20, 2026, a fire erupted on a large advertisement flex banner mounted on the skywalk near the iconic ISKCON Temple in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. The blaze was noticed by residents and commuters passing by the elevated pedestrian bridge close to the temple precincts, leading to an immediate call to the city’s firefighting authorities.
Firefighters and emergency services rushed to the scene and were able to bring the fire under control quickly, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the structure or to nearby buildings. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries or casualties, and the incident remained confined to the banner area.
Preliminary indications from authorities suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in the lighting fixtures or electrical wiring attached to the banner, which likely ignited the highly flammable flex material. However, investigations are still underway to confirm the exact cause.
This incident has sparked renewed concerns regarding public safety and regulatory oversight about the installation of large advertising banners and electrical fixtures on civic infrastructure like skywalks. Critics and local safety advocates have questioned whether existing safety guidelines for such installations are sufficient or adequately enforced, particularly in busy urban areas close to major public attractions and places of worship.
While the ISKCON Temple itself — a major spiritual and cultural landmark in Bengaluru — was not directly damaged, the close proximity of the fire to such an important public and religious space has raised awareness about potential risks. Civic officials and fire department representatives are expected to review safety protocols and issue recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.