Indore Chemical Godown Blaze: 2 Women Charred to Death, Another Injured in Massive Fire Triggered by Large Quantities of Thinner (Watch Video)
Indore was rocked by a tragic incident on Saturday evening when a massive fire broke out in a 'chemical godown' located in an industrial area under Rau police station, resulting in the deaths of two women and injuries to another individual.
Indore, November 1: Indore was rocked by a tragic incident on Saturday evening when a massive fire broke out in a “chemical godown” located in an industrial area under Rau police station, resulting in the deaths of two women and injuries to another individual.
The blaze, which erupted around dusk, was fuelled by large quantities of thinner—a highly flammable solvent commonly used in paint and chemical industries—stored on the premises. According to police officials, the fire brigade responded swiftly, but it took nearly one and a half hours to bring the inferno under control due to the intensity of the flames and the presence of volatile chemicals. Indore Fire: Teen Dead, 5 of Family Injured in Blaze at 3-Storey House in Madhya Pradesh.
Thick smoke and hazardous conditions posed significant challenges to the rescue operation. Once the fire was subdued, emergency personnel entered the charred remains of the godown and discovered the bodies of two women who had been trapped inside. They were identified as Ramkali (50) and Jyoti Neem (34). A third person Suraj Bhagnani (34) sustained burn injuries to both hands and was admitted to hospital for treatment.
2 Women Charred to Death, 1 Injured in Indore Fire
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1 (Indore) Krishna Lalchandani told IANS that the victims may have been performing a Ekadashi puja by lighting earthen lamp near the stored thinner when the fire broke out. “The material caught fire, leading to the inferno that claimed two lives,” he said. Indore Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Oil Warehouse in Palda Industrial Area, No Reports of Casualties (Watch Video).
Initial investigations have revealed that the premises were rented out by an individual named Bhaiyalal Mukati, he said. While the site is commonly referred to as a factory, police are yet to confirm whether it was functioning as a manufacturing unit or merely a storage godown. Authorities are now probing whether the facility had the necessary licences to store such hazardous substances and whether negligence played a role in the incident.
Local residents reported hearing loud noises and witnessing thick plumes of smoke rising from the site, which caused panic in the surrounding area. Several nearby units were evacuated as a precaution, and no further injuries have been reported. Officials have assured a thorough investigation to determine accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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