A suspected short circuit triggered a major fire at an ice cream warehouse on Padmapur Harichand Road in Dharmanagar under North Tripura, on October 18 afternoon, destroying manufacturing materials worth an estimated ₹50 lakh.
Key Takeaways
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A fire destroyed most of the ice cream manufacturing materials stored at warehouse of Lakhinder Sahani warehouse in Dharmanagar.
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The warehouse owner estimated the financial loss at around ₹50 lakh.
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Firefighters and local residents battled the blaze for nearly 90 minutes. A suspected short circuit may have triggered the fire.
A warehouse fire in Dharmanagar has caused substantial losses for local ice cream businessman during the Durga Puja festive season. The blaze broke out around noon on Sunday and destroyed most of the ice cream manufacturing materials stored inside the facility.
Local residents joined firefighters to control the flames. It took nearly one and a half hours to bring the fire under control. The exact cause of the incident and the final extent of the damage remain unconfirmed.
Fire Breaks Out Around Noon
The fire broke out at around 12 noon on Sunday at the warehouse on Padmapur Harichand Road in Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura district.
The facility stored various materials used in ice cream manufacturing. The flames spread rapidly, turning the incident into a major fire within a short time.
The blaze triggered panic among residents in the surrounding area. People rushed to the spot after noticing the fire and began efforts to extinguish it.
Initial information suggested that an electrical short circuit may have caused the fire. However, authorities have yet to confirm the cause.
Residents Join Firefighters to Control Blaze
Local residents acted quickly after the fire broke out. Men and women joined hands to contain the flames and prevent the situation from worsening.
They also alerted the Fire and Emergency Services department. A fire engine soon reached the scene and began firefighting operations.
Firefighters worked alongside local residents to bring the blaze under control. Their combined efforts continued for nearly one and a half hours.
The team eventually extinguished the fire. However, the flames had already destroyed most of the materials stored inside the warehouse.
The incident highlighted the scale of the emergency faced by residents and firefighters as they tried to contain the rapidly spreading blaze.
Businessman Estimates Loss at ₹50 Lakh
The fire has dealt a major financial blow to Lakhinder Sahani, who runs an ice cream business in Dharmanagar.
According to the warehouse owner, the blaze caused losses estimated at around ₹50 lakh. Most of the ice cream manufacturing materials kept inside the facility were reportedly destroyed.
The incident occurred during the Durga Puja festive season, adding to the businessman’s difficulties at a crucial time for local businesses.
However, the estimated loss has not yet been independently established. The actual financial damage will become clearer after a proper assessment.
Cause of Fire and Damage Remain Unconfirmed
A suspected short circuit remains the preliminary explanation for the incident. However, the exact cause has yet to be established.
The precise extent of the damage also remains uncertain. Further investigation and assessment will be necessary to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire and the total value of the destroyed materials.
