Goods worth Rs 25 lakh destroyed as fire breaks out at Kota factory

Kota, November 23

A huge fire broke out at a factory in the Chambal Industrial Area here on Thursday morning, destroying property and goods worth Rs 25 lakh, an official said.

There were no casualties in the incident at the Tirupati Foods factory and eight fire tenders were deployed to douse the blaze, Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) Fire Officer Amjad Khan said.

Reportedly, the fire broke out around 5.45. The reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained, he said, adding that the factory made popcorn, namkeen and other Indian snacks.

Machinery, raw materials and other items were gutted, he said, adding that according to the owner Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh of goods and property were destroyed.

There were no workers present in the factory when the fire broke out, he said. PTI