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Fire Breaks Out at Noble Dehydrates Food Factory in Aklera, Jhalawar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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A severe fire erupted late Saturday night at the Noble Dehydrates food factory near the NH-52 toll plaza in Aklera, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, causing estimated losses of ₹7.5 crore, but was brought under control within hours.
A large blaze broke out on the night of Saturday at the Noble Dehydrates food factory situated beside the toll plaza on National Highway 52 in Aklera town, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. The fire was reported to have started in the late evening and quickly spread through the plant’s storage areas.
The factory, known for producing dehydrated food products, was located on the outskirts of Aklera, close to the NH‑52 toll exit. Local residents and nearby businesses were alerted as smoke and flames were visible from a distance.
Preliminary assessments by the fire department estimate the damage at approximately ₹7.5 crore, covering equipment, inventory and structural losses. The company has not yet released a detailed statement on the financial impact.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and managed to contain the blaze within a few hours. No injuries were reported, and the emergency response was praised for its swift action. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
The factory, known for producing dehydrated food products, was located on the outskirts of Aklera, close to the NH‑52 toll exit. Local residents and nearby businesses were alerted as smoke and flames were visible from a distance.
Preliminary assessments by the fire department estimate the damage at approximately ₹7.5 crore, covering equipment, inventory and structural losses. The company has not yet released a detailed statement on the financial impact.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and managed to contain the blaze within a few hours. No injuries were reported, and the emergency response was praised for its swift action. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the fire.