Severe Fire Engulfs Scrap Yard in Jahajgarh, Millions of Scrap Turn to Ash

A large fire erupted at a scrap yard in Jahajgarh, Punjab, engulfing the facility and reducing it to ashes. Firefighters from the local department responded quickly but struggled to control the blaze due to the high volume of combustible scrap metal. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have started from a faulty electrical connection, though authorities are still investigating. The yard is estimated to hold over 5 million kilograms of metal, indicating significant economic loss. Local officials have urged residents to stay away from the site and have set up a temporary safety perimeter; the fire was eventually brought under control by evening, but the yard remains heavily damaged.