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Fire engulfs fireworks warehouse in Ludhiana's Fieldganj, one dead
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:09 PM
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A blaze broke out Friday afternoon in a two‑and‑a‑half‑storey fireworks warehouse in Fieldganj, Ludhiana, killing one person and rattling nearby neighborhoods.
A fire erupted on Friday afternoon inside a two‑and‑a‑half‑storey building on Koocha No. 10 in the densely populated Fieldganj area of Ludhiana, Punjab's commercial hub. The structure was being used as a warehouse for fireworks and related pyrotechnic materials.
The blaze quickly intensified, producing loud explosions that were felt across the neighbourhood, prompting panic among residents. Preliminary reports indicate that the premises belong to a local political leader, though authorities have not disclosed the individual's identity.
Emergency services arrived promptly, battling the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under control. One person was confirmed dead at the scene, while officials are assessing the extent of damage to surrounding properties.
The incident has raised concerns about the storage of hazardous materials in residential zones, and local authorities have pledged a thorough investigation into safety compliance and possible violations.
The blaze quickly intensified, producing loud explosions that were felt across the neighbourhood, prompting panic among residents. Preliminary reports indicate that the premises belong to a local political leader, though authorities have not disclosed the individual's identity.
Emergency services arrived promptly, battling the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under control. One person was confirmed dead at the scene, while officials are assessing the extent of damage to surrounding properties.
The incident has raised concerns about the storage of hazardous materials in residential zones, and local authorities have pledged a thorough investigation into safety compliance and possible violations.