3rd Apr 2013, There was a fire in the Villaggio in the afternoon. Shoppers and staff have been evacuated from the mall. According to ILQ user Matt, the fire originated was caused due to an electrical issue with an A/C at Top Shop, located next to Carrefour. One ILQer was at the Villagio 30min ago (15:57 right now) and posted ''theres a small fire at Gate No.2 it's closed now for the visitors! No one's allowed to Get In''. The MOI's twitter account mentioned that everything is under control and that people would be allowed in once they ensure that the mall is safe to enter. Anyone has pictures? If you do, please share with us so that we can share it with everyone (we'll source your name or username) This fire reminds of us the nightmare last May which took 19 lives. My opinion is that it just goes to show that companies and stores have STILL not understood the importance of checking and maintaining electrical outlets and equipment. www.iloveqatar.net

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