Bengaluru, November 9: A fire broke out at a wood factory near Yadavanahalli on the outskirts of the city in the wee hours of Saturday, fire officials said. The fire department was alerted at around 3.40 am following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot, they said. The factory is located on the busy stretch along Bengaluru-Hosur near Attibelle. No injuries were reported, police said, adding the fire was brought under control. Ola Electric Scooter Catches Fire Outside Showroom in Bengaluru Amid Controversy Over Consumer Complaints, Videos Go Viral.

"The fire broke out in the wee hours and as soon as we got information, five fire tenders were pressed into service. The factory was engulfed by flames and large stacks of plywoods along with other materials got damaged," a senior fire official said. The fire was brought under control by around 5.30 am and a cooling process had been initiated, he added.

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