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Fire engulfs plastic bottle factory on Dhar Road, Indore, destroying goods worth millions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:15 PM
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A sudden blaze at a plastic bottle manufacturing unit on Dhar Road in Indore destroyed a large portion of the plant and goods worth millions, but no injuries were reported.
A fire erupted unexpectedly at a plastic bottle manufacturing plant located on Dhar Road in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing a substantial section of the facility and reducing inventory worth several million rupees to ash.
Firefighters from the Indore fire department arrived within minutes and launched a coordinated effort to contain and extinguish the flames. Water hoses and foam agents were deployed, and the crew worked through the night to bring the fire under control.
Preliminary reports confirm that there were no casualties or injuries among the factory workers or nearby residents. Local authorities have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess any regulatory implications.
The incident has caused significant financial loss for the factory owner, as the destroyed stock included finished plastic bottles and raw material stockpiles. Officials have urged nearby businesses to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences.
Firefighters from the Indore fire department arrived within minutes and launched a coordinated effort to contain and extinguish the flames. Water hoses and foam agents were deployed, and the crew worked through the night to bring the fire under control.
Preliminary reports confirm that there were no casualties or injuries among the factory workers or nearby residents. Local authorities have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess any regulatory implications.
The incident has caused significant financial loss for the factory owner, as the destroyed stock included finished plastic bottles and raw material stockpiles. Officials have urged nearby businesses to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences.