Blaze at Bhopal Timber Market: Workers Injured, Goods Destroyed

A fire broke out at a timber market in Bhopal, causing significant damage and injuring three workers. Flames erupted at Bharat Talkies Road, and over 24 fire tenders controlled the blaze. Goods worth Rs 1 crore were destroyed, and minor injuries were reported among workers.

A devastating fire erupted at a timber market in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, early on Saturday morning, severely injuring three workers and causing substantial damage to the premises.

The fire, which started on Bharat Talkies Road, prompted a swift response from the fire department, who received the emergency call at around 2.45 am. By 6 am, more than 24 fire tenders had managed to bring the inferno under control.

Bhopal Municipal Corporation Fire Officer Saurabh Patel stated that the blaze was not caused by a short circuit. The godown owner estimated losses of Rs 1 crore, with several resources including 30 water bowsers, two JCBs, and a Poclain machine being deployed to extinguish the flames.

(With inputs from agencies.)