Fire Breaks Out In Indore Factory, Firefighters Struggle To Bring It Under Control

Several vehicles full of water had reached the scene for the fire-controlling operations in the Banganga area of ​​Indore.

A structure which was almost charred had collapsed after it was engulfed by the fire. 

Source : PTI

A major fire broke out in a factory in the Banganga area of ​​Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. The blaze is still being brought under control by the fire department. As a result of the fire, a structure in the factory collapsed.

Several rows of tankers filled with water were seen at the scene to help with the fire-controlling operations, while fire officials were trying to stream it at the blaze to douse it. 

#WATCH | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | A fire breaks out in a factory located in the Banganga area of ​​Indore. Fire tenders present at the spot. More details are awaited.

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The structure which was almost charred had collapsed after it was engulfed by the fire. 

Meanwhile, according to PTI, a massive fire broke out in an industrial area in Indore's Tigria Badshah locality, which destroyed two factories. No casualties have been reported so far.

VIDEO | Madhya Pradesh: At least two factories gutted in fire that broke out in Indore Industrial Area. Efforts on to control the blaze.#MPNews #MadhyaPradeshNews #IndoreNews

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The fire started in a factory dealing with ink and printing-related work before spreading to a neighbouring unit. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the site as firefighters worked to control the blaze.

According to fire department sub-inspector Roopchand Pandit, the tin walls of both factories collapsed during the incident. Heavy machinery was used to remove the debris, and the fire was eventually brought under control. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

The cause of the blaze and the damage suffered by the two units were yet to be ascertained. No employee was present in the two factories at the time of the incident, eyewitness Vishal Tomar said.