Major fire ravages jacket factory on Chandigarh Road

A major fire broke out at a jacket factory in Satowal Dheri village, Chandigarh Road, on Thursday evening. No one was injured in the incident.

After getting information, seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The blaze was brought under control after nearly four hours.

Traffic congestion and the remote location of the factory initially delayed the arrival of fire tenders. To optimise their response, firemen utilised a nearby factory for refilling their vehicles. Seven fire tenders made over 30 rounds to control the fire.

Eyewitnesses revealed that workers on the first floor noticed the fire and promptly evacuated the premises. The fire spread rapidly due to huge quantity of raw materials stored inside the factory.

According to officials, the fire was suspected to be caused by a short-circuit. As the fire spread, nearby buildings were safely evacuated.

Fire officials said huge crowd gathered outside the unit hindered the firefighting operations. Moreover, investigations revealed that the factory lacked fire safety measures.