SaralnamaA major fire broke out at the municipal waste segregation point near Khopri Goshala in Rampur on Diwali day. Machines and materials worth lakhs of rupees were reduced to ashes. The fire, possibly caused by a Diwali firecracker spark or flammable material, spread quickly, engulfing the area in smoke. Modern recycling machines were destroyed, including a shredder. Local residents panicked as smoke lingered for hours. Municipal officials are assessing the damage. The Executive Officer promised an investigation into the cause. Citizens have demanded better fire safety measures at such sites to prevent future incidents. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 22:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A major fire broke out at the municipal waste segregation point near Khopri Goshala in Rampur on Diwali day
- Machines and materials worth lakhs of rupees were reduced to ashes
- The fire, possibly caused by a Diwali firecracker spark or flammable material, spread quickly, engulfing the area in smoke