Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
A fire broke out at a rubber factory near Eastman Chowk in Ludhiana at around 6 am on Monday, prompting the deployment of eight fire tenders. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control. No casualties have been reported in the incident.
According to ASI Gurpreet Singh, the police control room received information about the fire at Bansal Factory near Eastman Chowk at around 6 am. The flames were visible from a considerable distance, following which a police team rushed to the spot and initiated rescue operations. The fire brigade was also alerted immediately.
A few workers were present inside the factory when the incident occurred. However, they managed to come out safely.
Around eight fire tenders reached the spot and began firefighting operations. After continuous efforts lasting approximately three hours, the firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. However, a short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze. Further details regarding the extent of damage to the factory are awaited.
