Fire Destroys Refrigeration Shop and Two Homes in Nagpur

On Sunday morning, a significant fire erupted at Al Kausar Refrigeration in the Lodhipura area of Nagpur, leading to the destruction of the shop and two adjacent houses. The incident occurred around 8:47 AM and was exacerbated by multiple explosions, reportedly from bursting compressors, causing widespread panic among local residents.

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) officials reported that the fire quickly spread due to the structure's materials, which included tin sheets and wood. Firefighters from Ganeshpeth Fire Station arrived within four minutes of the alarm and initiated firefighting efforts. As the flames extended to nearby homes, additional fire tenders were called in to assist with the operation.

Fire officials confirmed that a total of four fire tenders and four water bowsers were deployed, with the latter making numerous trips to ensure a steady water supply. After several hours of intense firefighting, the blaze was finally brought under control. A fire tender remained on-site as a precaution until 3:50 PM.

The preliminary assessment indicated that damages amounted to approximately Rs 35 lakh at the refrigeration shop alone. The adjoining house owned by Ramesh Bhawla incurred losses of around Rs 50,000, while another neighboring residence belonging to Manoj Shrivas faced damages estimated at Rs 20,000. Senior officials, including Chief Fire Officer Tushar Barahate, were present at the scene to oversee the operations.

Following the explosions, a large crowd gathered, prompting police intervention to disperse the onlookers. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, and officials continue to assess the situation.