Overview
- The three-storey Kemco Chocolate Factory near MR-11 in Lasudia caught fire around midday on Tuesday.
- A powerful blast occurred during firefighting, bringing down the structure as crews worked to contain the blaze.
- Four firefighters sustained injuries in the collapse, and authorities reported no fatalities.
- Factory owner Vijay Kumar Jaiswani estimated losses at roughly Rs 35–40 crore after the building was destroyed.
- The cause remains unconfirmed, with the owner pointing to a possible short circuit and local reports noting compressors or gas cylinders as potential factors under review.