Ujjain: Incidents of fire outbreaks are also escalating destructively as the temperature rises in Madhya Pradesh. There have been reports of fire accidents almost every day in various parts of the state. Farmlands are among the most affected areas, and standing crops there are on fire, catching and causing heavy losses to farmers.
Also, in a recent series of similar incidents, a huge fire ripped through the Bhairunda market area in Sehore district and an oil mill in Ujjain. Property damage worth several lakhs of rupees was caused due to the prompt action of the fire brigade teams that managed to bring under control the flames eventually.
Three main shops in JP Market, Bhairunda’s Budhni engulfed in fire, including Super Footwear, Choice Collection and Bhaiya Pustak Sadan. All three were completely gutted. The fire spread so rapidly because of the highly flammable valves, shoes, plastic items and stationery products. Rehti and Budhni firefighting units rushed towards the scene and worked hard to tame the fire. It is also not known if the fire was started purposely; a search is being made by local police.
Fierce fire also erupted at Ramesh Oil Mill situated on Maksi Road industrial area in Ujjain, as yet another incident was reported. According to initial reports of the fire, it is believed that the fire started as a short circuit in machinery used to produce oil cakes. Fortunately, however, the factory was closed, and it was a Sunday, so there were no casualties or injuries reported. The fire caused some destruction of substantial quantities of goods.
The two incidents also point to the rising threat from fire hazards in the summer season in the state of Madhya Pradesh and underscore the requirement ofnty better fire safety measures across markets, factories and agricultural fields.
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