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Fire engulfs Jaipur readymade garment factory; three fire tenders control blaze in 2.5 hours
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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A fire broke out at a readymade garment factory in Jaipur and was extinguished after 2.5 hours by three fire tenders, with reports of clothing stock damage but no injuries.
A fire erupted today at a readymade garment manufacturing unit in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The blaze was reported to local authorities, prompting the dispatch of three fire tenders to the site.
Firefighters worked continuously for approximately two and a half hours before bringing the fire under control. The swift response helped limit the spread of flames, though a significant portion of the stored clothing inventory was reported to have been damaged.
Preliminary statements from the fire department indicated that there were no casualties or injuries among the factory workers. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched, with officials urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The incident underscores the importance of fire safety measures in industrial units, especially in the textile sector which forms a vital part of the local economy.
Authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate with the factory management for any necessary relief or compensation for affected workers and owners.
Firefighters worked continuously for approximately two and a half hours before bringing the fire under control. The swift response helped limit the spread of flames, though a significant portion of the stored clothing inventory was reported to have been damaged.
Preliminary statements from the fire department indicated that there were no casualties or injuries among the factory workers. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched, with officials urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The incident underscores the importance of fire safety measures in industrial units, especially in the textile sector which forms a vital part of the local economy.
Authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate with the factory management for any necessary relief or compensation for affected workers and owners.