Fire breaks out at footwear unit in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh

A massive fire broke out at a footwear manufacturing factory in HSIIDC Sector 16 in Bahadurgarh city on Wednesday.

Upon receiving information, fire tenders arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control.

According to reports, the fire started in a welding unit behind the factory, where sparks ignited a shed. The fire quickly spread throughout the factory, engulfing machinery and equipment stored on the first floor.

Workers immediately ran out and alerted the fire department. Five fire department vehicles arrived at the scene. Due to the presence of a combustible material, the fire spread rapidly.

Meanwhile, police also arrived at the scene to control the situation. A large quantity of raw materials and finished goods were destroyed. Machinery was also damaged. It is suspected that the fire was caused by sparks from welding, although the exact cause will be determined only after an investigation.