Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal was filled with smoke on Sunday evening when a fire suddenly tapped out in wooden warehouses in the Patra Underpass zone near the main railway station. The fire, which started virtually 7:30 in the evening, took a catastrophic turn within a few minutes. There was unconnectedness in the area, and a deject of smoke was everywhere.
Where and how did the fire start?
According to the information, there are well-nigh six to seven wooden poles under the Patra underpass near the railway station. Furniture-making items and dry wood were kept in them. On Sunday evening, due to unknown reasons, a fire tapped out in a warehouse, which spread to the rest of the warehouse within a few minutes. Due to the presence of wood and furniture material, the fire tapped out rapidly, and flames several feet upper started rising.
How many fire engines arrived?
As soon as information well-nigh the fire was received, several fire brigade teams reached the spot. It is stuff said that well-nigh 25 to 40 fire engines were involved in executive the fire. Despite continuous pouring of water and surrounding the fire from all directions, the flames unfurled till late at night. After well-nigh four hours of nonflexible work, the fire personnel brought the fire under tenancy to a unconfined extent.
How much was the loss?
There is no news of any prey in this accident, but the financial loss is said to be huge. Wood, furniture, and machines worth lakhs of rupees were burnt to ashes. Considering the intensity of the fire, the electricity supply to the surrounding areas was stopped as a precautionary measure. Movement of many trains was moreover temporarily affected.
What were the difficulties in executive the fire?
According to fire brigade officials, dry wood and wind direction made efforts to extinguish the fire difficult. Fire vehicles faced difficulty in reaching inside due to narrow streets and the short loftiness between the warehouses. The police teams present on the spot surrounded the zone and sent people to unscratched places so that there was no loss of life.
Has the investigation started?
At present the rationalization of the fire is not known. The fire department and police have started an investigation. Primary short spin or negligence is stuff considered as the possible cause. The wardship has said that a detailed report will be prepared to assess the forfeiture and review safety measures.
