Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): After a youth was burnt alive in a massive fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, another incident of fire occurred in the city on Thursday morning.
The massive fire broke out around 4:30 am in the Adhartal area engulfing several furniture shops and a factory.
According to information, the fire started from a furniture shop and its attached workshop. It quickly spread to nearby establishments. Shops including Sahu Furniture and Classic Furniture were among those affected.
7 fire extinguishers deployed
On receiving the information, fire brigade teams rushed to the spot. Considering the seriousness of the fire, the municipal corporation deployed 7 fire engines and 8 water tankers.
Firefighters worked continuously to bring the blaze largely under control.
A shop owner estimated that furniture worth around ₹10 lakh was destroyed in his shop, while other establishments also suffered heavy losses.
It is estimated that Classic Furniture alone may have faced a loss of up to ₹1 crore.
Fireman Rajesh said that timely response helped prevent the fire from spreading to other areas.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Officials said a detailed investigation will reveal the reason behind the incident.
