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Fire engulfs Dholpur fruit market, black smoke billows, shops shut
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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A fierce fire broke out in the plastic pipes of Dholpur’s fruit market, sending thick black smoke into the sky and forcing many shopkeepers to close their stalls.
A fire erupted in the fruit market of Dholpur, Rajasthan, after plastic piping caught alight, creating a blaze that quickly spread across the trading area. The flames produced a dense column of black smoke that rose high above the market, visible from surrounding neighborhoods.
The sudden inferno caused panic among traders, and many shop owners chose to shut down their stalls as a precautionary measure. Emergency services arrived promptly, working to contain the fire and prevent further damage to adjoining shops.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the ignition and to assess any potential safety violations. The market remains partially closed while fire crews continue to monitor the site and clear residual smoke.
No casualties have been reported so far, but the incident has disrupted commercial activity in the area, affecting daily earnings for numerous vendors.
The sudden inferno caused panic among traders, and many shop owners chose to shut down their stalls as a precautionary measure. Emergency services arrived promptly, working to contain the fire and prevent further damage to adjoining shops.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the ignition and to assess any potential safety violations. The market remains partially closed while fire crews continue to monitor the site and clear residual smoke.
No casualties have been reported so far, but the incident has disrupted commercial activity in the area, affecting daily earnings for numerous vendors.