A major fire broke out in a sack warehouse after midnight on 20th April at Madri Industrial Area that caused a loss estimated at several Lacs of Rupees. More than 10 vehicles of the fire brigade struggled for hours to bring the situation under control.

According to sources, the warehouse of Rohit Traders that stored tones of plastic sacks caught fire due to a short circuit. The flames spread all over the godown and also started effecting local residences. People from the area came out on the road for safety and called the fire brigade.

UPDATED: Fire got controlled at 7 AM