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68 Fires Reported in Ludhiana Within 24 Hours
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:03 AM
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The city of Ludhiana recorded 68 fire incidents in a single day, prompting a swift response from local fire services.
The city of Ludhiana, a major industrial hub in Punjab, reported 68 fire incidents within a 24‑hour period, according to local authorities.
The Punjab Fire Service and municipal fire brigade responded to each call, deploying personnel and equipment across the city.
Officials have not yet released details on the causes or the extent of damage, but the high number of incidents has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in the rapidly growing urban area.
The incident underscores the need for stringent fire prevention measures and better emergency preparedness in Ludhiana's industrial and residential zones.
The Punjab Fire Service and municipal fire brigade responded to each call, deploying personnel and equipment across the city.
Officials have not yet released details on the causes or the extent of damage, but the high number of incidents has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in the rapidly growing urban area.
The incident underscores the need for stringent fire prevention measures and better emergency preparedness in Ludhiana's industrial and residential zones.