Overview
- The fire at a plastic granule factory in Indore, reported Saturday morning, sent thick black smoke high over the area before crews curbed the flames.
- Fire officials deployed six to seven engines and about 25 water tankers and broke a boundary wall to gain access to the burning structure.
- Excavators were brought in to clear collapsed sections, and firefighters worked through debris to hit remaining hot spots.
- Officials said no casualties were reported, and the cause remains unconfirmed as the manager cited a suspected transformer short circuit flagged by a watchman.
- Reports differed on the precise location, with outlets citing the Navdapanth area of Indore and Dhar Road’s Nawada Path.