A significant fire erupted at a plastic bag manufacturing factory in Pithampur, Indore, on Thursday morning, causing panic in the industrial area. The blaze began around 9:30 am in the scrap yard of Flexituff Technologies and rapidly escalated after reaching drums containing thinner and paint, according to CSP Ravi Soner.
Evacuation and Response
Thick plumes of smoke billowed from the factory yard as fire tenders rushed to the scene to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent sections of the plant. Officials confirmed that over 100 workers present inside the factory were evacuated safely, and no casualties were reported.
Firefighting Operations
Fire officials stated that two fire tenders initially reached the factory premises, but additional vehicles were called in from nearby industrial units as the blaze intensified. By afternoon, six fire tenders were engaged in the firefighting operation.
According to preliminary information, employees attempted to contain the flames after noticing smoke emerging from the scrap yard. However, the presence of combustible materials caused the fire to spread rapidly.
Assessment of Damage
The exact extent of damage is yet to be assessed. Officials noted that the factory appeared to lack adequate first-response firefighting arrangements on the premises, which may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
