Lit scented oil causes small fire at City Mall

The damage left by the fire at Essence of Victoria store in the City Mall

A fire almost consumed the Essence of Victoria store located on the second floor at City Mall around 10.30 yesterday morning when scented oil which was lit got into contact with some artificial flowers that were next to the oil on a shelf.

According to the store supervisor (name not given) this was the first time the scented oil was lit in the store.