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Basni Industrial Area Fire in Jodhpur Rages for Hours, Threatening Million‑Rupee Losses
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:15 PM
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A fierce blaze broke out in Jodhpur’s Basni industrial zone, burning for four to five hours before ten fire‑engine units finally extinguished it, with officials estimating losses in the millions of rupees.
A massive fire erupted in the Basni industrial area of Jodhpur on Thursday, engulfing several warehouses and manufacturing units. The blaze was first reported in the early afternoon and quickly spread across the densely packed industrial complex, prompting immediate alerts from local authorities.
The Jodhpur fire department dispatched ten fire‑engine units to the scene. Crews worked continuously for four to five hours, battling the flames with water jets and foam to prevent the fire from reaching adjacent structures. By late evening, the fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the damage could run into several million rupees, as the affected units housed valuable machinery, raw materials, and finished goods. Local business owners expressed concern over the loss of inventory and the interruption to production schedules.
Officials have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to evaluate safety compliance within the industrial zone. The department has urged factory owners to review fire‑safety protocols and to ensure that fire‑extinguishing equipment is regularly maintained.
The Jodhpur fire department dispatched ten fire‑engine units to the scene. Crews worked continuously for four to five hours, battling the flames with water jets and foam to prevent the fire from reaching adjacent structures. By late evening, the fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the damage could run into several million rupees, as the affected units housed valuable machinery, raw materials, and finished goods. Local business owners expressed concern over the loss of inventory and the interruption to production schedules.
Officials have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to evaluate safety compliance within the industrial zone. The department has urged factory owners to review fire‑safety protocols and to ensure that fire‑extinguishing equipment is regularly maintained.