Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 3 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a biscuit factory in the Sarojini Nagar area in Lucknow on Saturday.

According to Mangesh Kumar, Lucknow's Chief Fire Officer, the blaze was reported at 4:23 PM and required assistance from nearby fire stations.

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Although the fire has been brought under control, rescue operations continue amid concerns that some individuals may still be trapped inside.

"This incident occurred at 4:23 PM. The fire was huge so vehicles were called from nearby stations. The fire has been completely controlled. The owner's son is saying that some people may be trapped inside, so a rescue operation is being carried out," Kumar told ANI.

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More details are awaited. (ANI)

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