Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): A fire broke out in a textile factory on Friday in the Alamganj area of Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said.

Upon receiving the information, several fire tenders rushed to the spot and engaged in the firefighting operation.

Also Read | 'B' in BJP Stands for Betrayal, 'J' for Jumla: Mallikarjun Kharge Hits Back at PM Narendra Modi's Poll Promises Jibe.

Municipal Corporation Commissioner of Burhanpur, Sandeep Shrivastava said that the fire is very much under control and some houses have been evacuated for safety measures.

Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Shrivastava said, "A fire broke out in a textile factory in Alamganj of Ganpati Naka police station area of Burhanpur. Initially, two fire tenders rushed to the spot. After that, around 10 fire tenders are engaged in the firefighting operation for the last 2.5 hours, along with it, 4 tankers are also giving back support to these fire tenders. The fire is very much under control. Some houses have been evacuated for safety measures as there is a residential area nearby."

Also Read | Arvind Sawant's 'Imported Maal' Jibe: NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Urges Election Commission To Take Action Against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP for His Remark on Shaina NC.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)