Massive blaze guts scrap warehouse near Pataudi

A massive fire broke out in a scrap warehouse located in Jamalpur near Pataudi on Wednesday afternoon. The fire spread rapidly, but employees working inside managed to escape and save their lives. However, most of the goods stored in the warehouse were reduced to ashes. By evening, the fire was yet to be brought under control.

As of Wednesday evening, fire brigade teams were on-site attempting to extinguish the blaze, though the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

A senior fire officer stated that the fire broke out around 2.30pm at a scrap warehouse near Jamalpur village. “Flames and thick black smoke caused panic across the area, prompting locals to rush out of their homes,” he said.

The warehouse reportedly contained large quantities of scrap along with other flammable materials such as plastic, rubber and wood, which allowed the fire to grow rapidly.

Employees in the warehouse narrowly escaped the blaze. Upon being alerted, fire brigade teams from Pataudi and Manesar rushed to the scene, deploying more than six fire engines initially.

“Currently, 15 fire engines have been dispatched to the site. If needed, additional vehicles will be sent. We are trying to bring the fire under control. Due to the smoke, nearby residents experienced breathing difficulties and the administration evacuated the surrounding areas as a precaution. We hope to control the fire as soon as possible,” said Fire Officer Lalit Kumar.