Bhind (Madhya Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at a biscuit factory in Bhind on Sunday, believed to have been caused by a short circuit. Over a dozen fire trucks struggled to control the blaze.
The fire broke out at the Priya Gold Biscuit Factory located in the Vikram Food Private Limited industrial area in Malanpur on Sunday.
The fire caused panic in the factory, and emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to the scene.
A video has surfaced showing heavy smoke rising from a distance, with the intense flames of the fire clearly visible.
Watch the video below :
According to information, firefighters from four trucks were working to control the blaze, but the fire continues to spread rapidly.
Local police and fire departments from Bhind, Malanpur, and Gwalior are also on-site to assist in the firefighting efforts.
Over a dozen fire trucks reached the location, but the fire remains out of control for very long.
Authorities believe that the fire may have caused significant damage to the factory.
Several machines used for biscuit production and stock may have been destroyed. Fire teams are making continuous efforts to bring the flames under control.
Malanpur is the largest industrial area in Bhind district, housing over 200 large factories.
Several other factories are located nearby, raising concerns that the fire could spread to them as well.
The district administration is on high alert and closely monitoring the situation.
The fire is believed to have started due to a short circuit, and the flames were so intense that they can be seen from a distance of up to one kilometer.
