Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Chitpore Godown Fire Triggers Evacuation Amid Thick Smoke
A fire started in a warehouse building in Chitpore on Sunday morning.
Thick black smoke spread across the nearby crowded area.
People living and working nearby became frightened and left the building.
Firefighters used 10 fire engines to fight the flames.
They rescued two workers who were trapped inside.
Nobody was hurt.
Officials think the fire may have started in a warehouse storing chemicals.
They will know the exact cause after a forensic examination.
A fire broke out around 11:30am Sunday at a godown in a two-storey commercial building in Chitpore.
Ten fire tenders brought the blaze under control after nearly three hours, police said.
Firefighters rescued two employees trapped inside; no injuries were reported.
Residents evacuated nearby buildings as thick black smoke spread through the congested area.
Officials suspect the fire began at a chemical godown, but its exact cause will await forensic examination.
- Who
- Firefighters, two trapped employees, workers in the building, and nearby residents were involved.
- What
- A fire broke out in a godown inside a two-storey commercial building, spreading thick black smoke.
- When
- Sunday morning at about 11:30am; the fire was controlled after nearly three hours.
- Where
- A commercial building at 11 Nawab Patty in Chitpore.
- Why
- Fire officials suspect the blaze began at a chemical godown, but the exact cause remains undetermined pending forensic examination.
- Location
- 11 Nawab Patty, Chitpore
- Start time
- Around 11:30am on Sunday
- Fire response
- Ten fire tenders were deployed
- Duration
- The blaze was brought under control after nearly three hours
- Rescue
- Two employees trapped inside were rescued
- Casualties
- No injuries were reported
- Suspected origin
- A chemical godown on the ground floor
- Building safety concern
- Fire officials said the emergency exit was closed