Overview
- The fire at Himalayan Cold Storage in Chinhat was spotted by a security guard and reported to police and fire crews after a 112 call on Sunday morning.
- Firefighters and Chinhat police mounted a large response with multiple fire tenders and hydraulic teams working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
- Officials say the blaze was brought under control with no reported injuries or deaths and emergency teams remained on site while smoke continued to clear.
- Authorities evacuated about 50 nearby houses during the operation and the fire service made numerous water runs to fight flames that re-ignited in areas storing wood and sawdust.
- Chinhat police have opened a formal investigation into the cause and officials warned the stored stock of potatoes, spices and other produce may be damaged, which could affect local supplies.