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Uttar Pradesh Fire: Massive Blaze Engulfs Jalaun Paper Factory, Causing Rs 15 Lakh in Damage (Watch Video)

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 10, 2025 17:03 IST

A paper factory in Jalaun's Kalpi region reported an unexpected fire incident on March 10. The workers in the ...

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A paper factory in Jalaun's Kalpi region reported an unexpected fire incident on March 10. The workers in the workplace were terrified as the fire quickly grew to enormous proportions. The workers at the factory called the fire brigade as soon as they saw the flames. The fire destroyed over Rs 15 lakh worth of finished goods and raw materials. No injuries have been reported so far.

Four fire tenders rushed to the site as soon as they heard the news and began putting out the fire. Firefighters had to put out the fire for over three hours before it was finally contained.

The incident happened in the Kalpi Kotwali-controlled industrial sector. The owner of the paper factory, "Jai Bhole Handmade Paper," is a localite, Rajendra Narayan Verma. An unexpected fire broke in the factory while the paper production was under process.

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The fire swiftly spread to the third storey, consuming the surrounding paper supplies. The employees became terrified as a result. They attempted but were unable to suppress the fire with a submersible pump. When the workers noticed that the fire was getting out of control, they called the fire station.

The fire not only damaged the final goods but also the raw ingredients. The cause of the fire has not yet been identified. Awadhesh Kumar Chauhan, Kalpi's Circle Officer, discussed the situation and said that four fire tenders had assisted in putting out the fire. Authorities are determining the extent of the damage and looking into the cause of the incident.

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