SaralnamaA fire erupted in a scrap warehouse in Bahodapur, Gwalior on Sunday night. Flames reached 20 feet high before firefighters arrived. The fire brigade controlled 80% of the blaze, but plastic and polythene continued to smolder. Nearby houses suffered cracked walls. SDRF teams broke walls to contain the fire. Losses are estimated in lakhs of rupees, but no casualties were reported. The warehouse, rented by Sanjay Gupta, stored plastic and rubber materials. Residents had previously objected to the storage. The fire spread rapidly, affecting two adjacent houses. Police evacuated nearby homes. Over 12 fire engines extinguished the blaze. Officials, including Additional SP Anu Beniwal, were present at the scene. To prevent such incidents, avoid storing flammable materials in residential areas. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 22:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A fire erupted in a scrap warehouse in Bahodapur, Gwalior on Sunday night
- Flames reached 20 feet high before firefighters arrived
- The fire brigade controlled 80% of the blaze, but plastic and polythene continued to smolder