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