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Fire at Jamshedpur Scrap Yard: Losses in Lakhs, Disaster Averted

  • Rupesh 
  • Jharkhand
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Fire at Jamshedpur Scrap Yard: Losses in Lakhs, Disaster AvertedSaralnama

Fire broke out at a scrap yard in Gola Basti, Sonari, Jamshedpur on at 1 am. Plastic, metal, rubber, and other waste burned. Owner Surendra Gupta reported losses of ₹5 lakh. Six fire engines from Sonari, Baridih, and Golmuri stations controlled the blaze in 2.5 hours. Quick action prevented spread to nearby settlements. Firecrackers may have caused the fire. Police are investigating. Students and staff are advised to stay alert and report any fire-related incidents on campus immediately. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:57 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Fire broke out at a scrap yard in Gola Basti, Sonari, Jamshedpur on 25 Oct 2023 at 1:30 am
  • Plastic, metal, rubber, and other waste burned
  • Owner Surendra Gupta reported losses of ₹5 lakh