SaralnamaA fire broke out at a scrap shop in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh,. The shop, located 30 meters from Badarka police post, was engulfed in flames. Six fire engines took 3 hours to control the blaze. All items in the shop were destroyed. The owner, Pintu Thatera, was arrested for operating an unlicensed scrap godown in a densely populated area. This was the second fire incident in 10 months. The fire disrupted traffic for 3 hours and affected nearby houses. Police have filed a case against Thatera. To prevent such incidents, ensure proper licensing and safety measures for scrap shops in residential areas. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:59 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A fire broke out at a scrap shop in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on 22 Jan 2023
- The shop, located 30 meters from Badarka police post, was engulfed in flames
- Six fire engines took 3 hours to control the blaze