SaralnamaA plastic bag factory in Purnia caught fire on Diwali night due to a stray firework spark. The blaze quickly engulfed the entire factory, destroying all goods. Five fire engines rushed to the scene in Sadar police station area. After an hour of effort, firefighters controlled the flames. The factory, owned by Dinesh Singh, had been operating for 10 years. Eyewitness Kundan Kumar Singh reported that the fire started when a firework spark landed on the warehouse. The fire spread rapidly, burning goods worth lakhs of rupees. No one was present at the warehouse when the fire broke out. Nearby residents alerted the fire brigade. Police officials, including Sadar SDPO, arrived to assess the situation. The extent of damage is being evaluated. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A plastic bag factory in Purnia caught fire on Diwali night due to a stray firework spark
- The blaze quickly engulfed the entire factory, destroying all goods
- Five fire engines rushed to the scene in Sadar police station area