Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Massive Fire At Moradabad Factory Draws Ten Fire Tenders
A very large fire started at a factory in Moradabad, India.
The factory is called RH International.
Firefighters sent about 10 fire trucks to the site.
More vehicles were also requested because the factory covers a large area.
The fire had been burning for about an hour when the update was given.
People became worried after a cylinder reportedly exploded.
Officials had not yet determined what caused the fire.
No deaths were reported, and firefighters were working to control the flames.
A massive fire broke out at the RH International export factory in Moradabad’s Katghar area on September 14.
About 10 fire tenders were deployed, with additional vehicles requested for the firefighting effort.
The blaze had been burning for about an hour when officials provided an update.
The cause remained unknown, while a reported cylinder explosion caused panic among nearby people.
Officials said there had been no loss of life and expected the fire to be brought under control in about two hours.
- Who
- Firefighters, led by the Moradabad fire department, responded to a blaze at RH International.
- What
- A massive fire broke out at the factory, prompting a large firefighting operation.
- When
- September 14, 2026; the fire had been burning for about an hour at the time of the update.
- Where
- RH International’s factory in the Katghar police station area of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The cause of the fire was not known; a cylinder explosion reportedly caused panic.
- Location
- Katghar area, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Facility
- RH International export factory
- Fire response
- About 10 fire tenders deployed
- Additional support
- More firefighting vehicles were requisitioned
- Reported casualties
- No loss of life
- Fire duration at update
- About one hour
- Expected control
- Officials said the fire could be brought under control in about two hours