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Fire erupts at Baddi packaging plant, seven fire tenders rush to control blaze
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 12:48 PM
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A fire broke out at a packaging unit in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, prompting the deployment of seven fire‑tender trucks to extinguish the flames.
A blaze ignited at a packaging facility in the industrial town of Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, early on Wednesday. Local fire services were alerted and dispatched seven fire‑tender trucks to the site.
The fire‑fighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the spread to adjacent units, which house a range of manufacturing activities.
Authorities have not released details on the cause of the fire, and no injuries have been reported so far. The incident is under investigation by the district administration and fire department.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire was brought under control after several hours of coordinated effort, allowing the plant to be secured and operations to be assessed for damage.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The fire‑fighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the spread to adjacent units, which house a range of manufacturing activities.
Authorities have not released details on the cause of the fire, and no injuries have been reported so far. The incident is under investigation by the district administration and fire department.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire was brought under control after several hours of coordinated effort, allowing the plant to be secured and operations to be assessed for damage.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.