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Fire Breaks Out in Fieldganj, Punjab Over Fireworks and Clothing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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A blaze erupted in Fieldganj, Punjab, after fireworks ignited nearby clothes, prompting a swift response from fire‑rescue teams.
Fieldganj, a locality near Ludhiana in Punjab, witnessed a sudden fire on [date not provided] when fireworks set fire to surrounding clothing. Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions followed by flames spreading rapidly across the area.
Fire‑rescue personnel from the district were dispatched immediately and managed to control the blaze within a few hours. The fire was contained before it could cause extensive structural damage.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fireworks, likely used during a celebration, ignited the fabrics, turning a festive activity into a hazardous incident. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety protocols were breached.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the affected families are being assisted with temporary shelter and relief measures. The incident underscores the need for stricter regulation of fireworks in densely populated neighbourhoods.
Fire‑rescue personnel from the district were dispatched immediately and managed to control the blaze within a few hours. The fire was contained before it could cause extensive structural damage.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fireworks, likely used during a celebration, ignited the fabrics, turning a festive activity into a hazardous incident. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety protocols were breached.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the affected families are being assisted with temporary shelter and relief measures. The incident underscores the need for stricter regulation of fireworks in densely populated neighbourhoods.