Massive fire breaks out in factory on Bahadurke road in Ludhiana

A massive fire broke out in a fabric printing factory — HN Fashion — on the Bahadurke road in the city last night. The fire engulfed the first floor of the unit. Timely arrival of the firemen prevented fire from spreading on the ground and second floors. Fortunately, the factory was locked when the incident occurred, otherwise workers could have been trapped inside the unit.

Machinery and goods worth several lakhs were reduced to ashes in the fire. Since the unit was situated in a narrow street, only small fire tenders could enter the lane. Big fire tenders were stationed on a nearby road.

As per the information, when smoke and a strong smell of burning started coming from the factory, people living nearby informed the unit owner about it. The locals initially tried to extinguish blaze, but when it started spreading rapidly, the fire brigade was called. The fire was so fierce that the factory was completely destroyed and cracks appeared in the building. After over two hours struggle, firemen managed to control the blaze. Around 10 fire tenders were used to douse the flames.

Area residents said the owner went home from the factory around 9.30 pm after which smoke started billowing from the unit and they immediately informed him.

Leading fire man Rajinder said the call was received at 9.56 pm. The fire was brought under control thereafter, he said. Around 10 vehicles were engaged in extinguishing the blaze, he said. There was no loss of life, but goods and machinery were reduced to ashes, he said.

Panic has spread in the area due to the incident as several factories are located in the same lane. There is a fear that fire could spread in the adjoining units too.