A major fire broke out earlier today (August 3) at a two-storey bicycle factory on Ludhiana's Gill Road in Punjab, causing panic and concern among residents. Thick plumes of smoke billowed into the sky as the fire raged, visible from a long distance away. The authorities responded quickly to the emergency, and firefighting teams are currently on the scene, working tirelessly to put out the fire.
The exact cause of the fire is unknown at this time, and authorities are conducting investigations. As of now, no casualties have been reported, and the situation is being closely monitored. More information and updates on the incident are awaited.
"...The fire department team is present at the spot. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. But there is no report of any casualty," ASI Amrik Singh was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
On August 2, a fire broke out at a hotel and clothing showroom in Hyderabad's Habsiguda, Telangana. Five fire trucks were dispatched to the scene and began putting out the fire. There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of the fire. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, ten patients were transferred to another hospital after a fire broke out at a building in Indirapuram, Uttar Pradesh. The fire started in an electrical panel outside the hospital. The hospital was filled with smoke as the fire spread throughout the structure.