SaralnamaEighteen fire incidents occurred across Indore on Diwali night,. Major fires broke out at a cardboard factory on Sanwer Road, an oil factory in Vidur Nagar, and a timber market, causing significant damage. Fire brigade teams responded promptly and controlled the blazes. The cardboard factory fire required 105 tankers of water to extinguish, while the oil factory fire was doused with about 100,000 liters of water. Fire calls continued from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning. Firefighters also responded to a fire in Rukmani Colony near the airport area. Officials attribute the increased fire incidents to fireworks and carelessness during Diwali celebrations. Damage assessments and investigations are ongoing at various locations. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Eighteen fire incidents occurred across Indore on Diwali night, 13 Nov 2023
- Major fires broke out at a cardboard factory on Sanwer Road, an oil factory in Vidur Nagar, and a timber market, causing significant damage
- Fire brigade teams responded promptly and controlled the blazes