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Fire Breaks Out at Cotton Factory in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 01:49 PM
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A fire erupted at a cotton factory in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, damaging the plant and prompting a swift response from fire services.
A blaze broke out on Tuesday night at a cotton factory located in the industrial area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The fire, which was reported to the local fire department within minutes, caused significant damage to the plant’s machinery and storage facilities.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within 15 minutes and worked to contain the blaze, eventually bringing it under control by early morning. The incident resulted in the evacuation of workers, but no injuries were reported.
Local authorities confirmed that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The factory’s management has pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation and to assess the extent of the damage before deciding on future operations.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in industrial units across the city, prompting officials to review existing safety measures in similar facilities.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within 15 minutes and worked to contain the blaze, eventually bringing it under control by early morning. The incident resulted in the evacuation of workers, but no injuries were reported.
Local authorities confirmed that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The factory’s management has pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation and to assess the extent of the damage before deciding on future operations.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in industrial units across the city, prompting officials to review existing safety measures in similar facilities.