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Crime
Fire engulfs book depot on Jahar Road, Chhatarpur; locals battle blaze for an hour
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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A fire broke out at a book depot on Jahar Road in Chhatarpur on Diwali night, turning the store's inventory to ash. Residents spent about an hour fighting the flames with buckets while questioning the fire brigade's delayed response.
A blaze erupted at a stationery and book depot located on Jahar Road in Chhatarpur on the night of Diwali, completely destroying the merchandise inside. Witnesses said the fire started shortly after the evening prayers and quickly spread across the cramped shop floor.
Neighbors rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the flames using water carried in buckets. The improvised effort lasted roughly an hour before the fire began to subside, but the depot's stock was reduced to ash and charred debris.
Local residents expressed frustration over the fire brigade's late arrival and the apparent shortage of firefighting equipment in the area. No injuries were reported, but the loss of goods has left the shop owner facing significant financial damage.
Authorities from the district fire department have been summoned to investigate the cause of the fire and to assess the adequacy of emergency response resources in Chhatarpur. The incident underscores the need for better preparedness during the festive season when commercial establishments are densely packed with stock.
Neighbors rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the flames using water carried in buckets. The improvised effort lasted roughly an hour before the fire began to subside, but the depot's stock was reduced to ash and charred debris.
Local residents expressed frustration over the fire brigade's late arrival and the apparent shortage of firefighting equipment in the area. No injuries were reported, but the loss of goods has left the shop owner facing significant financial damage.
Authorities from the district fire department have been summoned to investigate the cause of the fire and to assess the adequacy of emergency response resources in Chhatarpur. The incident underscores the need for better preparedness during the festive season when commercial establishments are densely packed with stock.