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Massive Fire Ravages Timber Yard in Katni, Destroying Wood Worth Lakhs
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:53 AM
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A large fire broke out at a timber yard in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, burning wood valued at several lakh rupees.
A massive blaze erupted in a timber yard on the outskirts of Katni, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. The fire quickly spread across the stacked logs and planks, engulfing a substantial portion of the yard.
Fire‑fighting teams from the district’s fire services arrived promptly and worked through the night to bring the flames under control. As of the latest update, officials have not reported any injuries among workers or nearby residents.
Preliminary estimates suggest that timber worth several lakh rupees has been destroyed, dealing a significant blow to the local timber trade. The district administration has launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of the loss.
Authorities have urged timber yard owners to review safety protocols and ensure adequate fire‑prevention measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Fire‑fighting teams from the district’s fire services arrived promptly and worked through the night to bring the flames under control. As of the latest update, officials have not reported any injuries among workers or nearby residents.
Preliminary estimates suggest that timber worth several lakh rupees has been destroyed, dealing a significant blow to the local timber trade. The district administration has launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of the loss.
Authorities have urged timber yard owners to review safety protocols and ensure adequate fire‑prevention measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.