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Hay‑laden trolley catches fire in Jalandhar, causing million‑rupee losses
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM
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A trolley loaded with hay ignited in Jalandhar, resulting in property damage estimated at several million rupees.
A trolley carrying a large quantity of hay caught fire in the city of Jalandhar, Punjab. The blaze was reported shortly after the vehicle was seen moving through a local market area. Witnesses said the fire spread rapidly due to the combustible nature of the hay.
The incident has been assessed to have caused damage worth millions of rupees, according to preliminary estimates. No specific figures have been released, but the loss is described as being in the multi‑million range.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. So far, there have been no reports of injuries, and the affected area has been cleared for safety. The investigation will also look into any possible negligence in handling the hay load.
The incident has been assessed to have caused damage worth millions of rupees, according to preliminary estimates. No specific figures have been released, but the loss is described as being in the multi‑million range.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. So far, there have been no reports of injuries, and the affected area has been cleared for safety. The investigation will also look into any possible negligence in handling the hay load.