Bokaro: A massive fire broke out late Wednesday at an illegal fuel storage unit along National Highway-23 under Sector-12 police station limits, barely a few hundred metres from a premier hospital. No injuries, however, were reported.
Blaze Erupts in Illegal Fuel Storage
The blaze erupted in a facility stocked with hundreds of litres of highly flammable fuel stored in drums, quickly escalating into a towering inferno that lit up the sky and triggered panic in the locality. A vehicle parked inside the godown was gutted, while the owner remains untraceable.
Fire Controlled After Several Hours
Bhagwan Ojha, the officer-in-charge of the fire department, said the blaze was brought under control after several hours. Deputy commissioner Ajay Nath Jha said a probe will be carried out by Chas SDO in the matter.
The incident highlights the dangers of illegal fuel storage operations in residential areas. Authorities have urged residents to report any such units to prevent future disasters.
