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Fire at Medical Store in Ujjain's Bagdiya Tower Traps Over 15 Residents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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A blaze that started in a medical store inside Bagdiya Tower, Ujjain, filled the five‑storey building with smoke, trapping more than 15 women, children and seniors before they were rescued by police, fire‑fighters and local volunteers.
A fire broke out in a medical store located on the ground floor of the Bagdiya Tower in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday evening. The flames quickly spread, causing thick, toxic smoke to fill the five‑storey residential building. More than 15 occupants, including women, children and senior citizens, were reported to be trapped inside the smoke‑filled flats.
Local police and the Ujjain fire department responded promptly, deploying fire engines and rescue equipment. As the fire intensified, nearby youths joined the effort, helping to guide residents down stairwells and evacuate them safely. All trapped individuals were accounted for and rescued without any reported injuries.
The fire was brought under control within an hour, and the building was declared safe after a thorough inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and have urged residents to exercise caution when storing flammable materials in commercial spaces.
Local police and the Ujjain fire department responded promptly, deploying fire engines and rescue equipment. As the fire intensified, nearby youths joined the effort, helping to guide residents down stairwells and evacuate them safely. All trapped individuals were accounted for and rescued without any reported injuries.
The fire was brought under control within an hour, and the building was declared safe after a thorough inspection. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and have urged residents to exercise caution when storing flammable materials in commercial spaces.