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Fire at Nathdwara Waste Site Destroys Shops and Homes

  • Anjali 
  • Rajasthan
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Fire at Nathdwara Waste Site Destroys Shops and HomesSaralnama

A fire broke out at a temporary waste collection site in Nathdwara. The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses, causing significant damage. Firefighters took an hour to control the flames. A shopkeeper reported losing ₹1 lakh in cash and goods worth lakhs. Residents accused the municipality of negligence, citing frequent fires at the open waste site. They warned of danger to a nearby electrical transformer. The incident occurred in Ward 21 behind Keshav Complex. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 12:48 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A fire broke out at a temporary waste collection site in Nathdwara on 15 Dec 2023
  • The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses, causing significant damage
  • Firefighters took an hour to control the flames