Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at a cardboard and plastic factory in the Vikky Factory area on Jhansi Road late Sunday night. The fire was so intense that it took around 49 fire extinguishing vehicles and around 5 hours to control it.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
According to information, the fire erupted at Gwalior's Mahakal Plastic Factory around 11 pm on Sunday night, which was extinguished by 3:30 am on Monday’s dawn after huge efforts. At first, the security guard spotted the flames emerging from the factory.
He then immediately informed the police and fire brigade. By the time emergency teams reached, the fire had spread extensively.
While speaking to the media, CSP Hina Khan said, "We ensured quick response and coordination to prevent further damage. Thankfully, there are no casualties."
CSP Hina Khan | FP Photo
The horrifying visuals of fire surface:
Challenging operation
To control the blaze, 49 fire engines and 5 foam sprinkler trucks were deployed. The presence of chemicals, along with cardboard and plastic materials, caused the fire to spread rapidly. Firefighters worked tirelessly for several hours and managed to bring the situation under control by 3:30 am.
According to Fire Brigade Officer Atival Yadav, "It was a challenging operation, but our team managed to contain the fire after hours of effort."
The factory is reportedly owned by a prominent businessman, Pappu Gupta, who arrived at the site shortly after knowing about the incident. Other factory owners from the area also rushed to the scene.
At present the authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.
