A massive fire broke out in a tent godown in Tagore Nagar Phase-2 of Awadhpuri area of Bhopal in the morning on Monday, a large number of people have gathered for Chhath Puja near the place where the fire broke out, no one was injured and no casualty was reported in the incident.
The fire was brought under control after hard efforts for one and a half hours.
Police say that the fire started due to the spark of firecrackers or short circuit, both of which are under investigation and could be revealed only after investigation.
A fire broke out in the tent warehouse at 7 am. Firefighters immediately reached the spot from other fire stations including Awadhpuri, Chola Mandir. The fire took massive shape and huge flames were witnessed several feet high. The fire continued for about one and a half hours. The tent trader has suffered a loss of lakhs of rupees due to the fire.
In the fire, all the belongings kept inside the tent were burnt to ashes.
The tent godown is in the residential area. The fire spread panic among the residents as well. He also protested against the warehouse. It is said that this warehouse was built illegally. A complaint has also been made regarding this.
MIC member Jitendra Shukla, Awadhpuri police station TI SS Chauhan, HSO Rakesh Sharma etc. officers and public representatives were present on the spot to control the situation.
Chhath Puja was taking place some distance away from the warehouse where the fire broke out. A large number of people were present here.
Chhath Puja was taking place some distance away from the warehouse where the fire broke out. A large number of people were present here.