A massive fire erupted in a warehouse near the water tank in Naya Bazar, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur on late night. Local youth and shopkeepers quickly responded, using buckets and pipes to control the blaze before fire engines arrived. Two fire trucks reached the scene after 20 minutes and extinguished the fire within an hour. The warehouse, reportedly owned by local trader Balmukund Goyal, contained plastic tanks, pipes, and other materials. Initial investigations suggest a firecracker spark may have caused the fire. Forensic teams are examining the site to determine the exact cause. No injuries or casualties were reported, as nearby residents were safely evacuated. Police have barricaded the area as a precautionary measure. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:33 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A massive fire erupted in a warehouse near the water tank in Naya Bazar, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur on 15 Nov late night
- Local youth and shopkeepers quickly responded, using buckets and pipes to control the blaze before fire engines arrived
- Two fire trucks reached the scene after 20 minutes and extinguished the fire within an hour