SaralnamaA fire broke out at a scrap shop in Tiwaripur, Gorakhpur on Thursday night. Locals tried to douse the flames but failed. Fire brigade arrived late due to ongoing idol immersion processions. After 1.5 hours of effort, the fire was controlled. The shop owner estimates losses in lakhs of rupees. Firecrackers are suspected to have caused the fire. The blaze started around 8 pm after the owner had closed the shop at 7 pm. Police cleared roads for fire trucks to reach the spot. The fire spread quickly due to plastic materials. Nearby houses were saved, and no casualties were reported. To prevent such incidents, keep flammable materials away from potential ignition sources. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A fire broke out at a scrap shop in Tiwaripur, Gorakhpur on Thursday night
- Locals tried to douse the flames but failed
- Fire brigade arrived late due to ongoing idol immersion processions