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Severe fire engulfs warehouse at Jalandhar's grass market, nearby homes evacuated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:17 PM
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A massive blaze broke out in a warehouse at Jalandhar's grass market, prompting authorities to clear adjacent residential units for safety.
A large fire erupted in a storage warehouse located within Jalandhar's grass market on Tuesday. Firefighters arrived promptly and battled the flames for several hours before bringing the blaze under control. The incident caused thick smoke to spread across the market area, disrupting normal trading activities.
Local police and municipal officials ordered the evacuation of nearby houses as a precautionary measure, ensuring that residents were moved to safe locations. No casualties have been reported so far, and authorities are assessing any material damage to the market infrastructure.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials stating that a detailed probe will be conducted to determine whether it was accidental or linked to any negligence. The market, a key hub for grass and fodder trade in the region, is expected to resume operations once safety clearances are granted.
Local police and municipal officials ordered the evacuation of nearby houses as a precautionary measure, ensuring that residents were moved to safe locations. No casualties have been reported so far, and authorities are assessing any material damage to the market infrastructure.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials stating that a detailed probe will be conducted to determine whether it was accidental or linked to any negligence. The market, a key hub for grass and fodder trade in the region, is expected to resume operations once safety clearances are granted.