Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Indore Chocolate Factory Collapses After Fire Explosion
A big fire started at a chocolate factory in Indore, India.
The fire caused a huge explosion, and the building fell down.
Four firefighters got hurt while trying to put out the fire.
The factory owner said the fire might have started because of a problem with the electrical wires.
The fire caused a lot of damage, and the factory owner thinks the loss is around Rs 35 to 40 crore.
No one died in the accident, but the firefighters had to keep working even after they got hurt.
A massive fire broke out at a three-storey chocolate factory in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, leading to an explosion and the collapse of the building.
Four firefighters were injured during the rescue and firefighting operations.
The fire reportedly started around 12 noon on Tuesday and was allegedly caused by a short circuit in the cable wire.
Factory owner Vijay Kumar Jaiswani estimated the loss to be around Rs 35 to 40 crore.
No casualties were reported among the factory workers, and the firefighters continued their efforts despite injuries.
- Who
- Factory owner Vijay Kumar Jaiswani, Fire Brigade Sub-Inspector Sushil Kumar Dubey, and four injured firefighters
- What
- A massive fire and explosion at a three-storey chocolate factory leading to its collapse
- When
- Tuesday at 12 noon
- Where
- Lasudia locality, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Allegedly due to a short circuit in the cable wire, though further investigation is needed
- Location
- Lasudia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Tuesday
- Time
- 12 noon
- Injuries
- Four firefighters injured
- Estimated Loss
- Rs 35 to 40 crore
- Cause
- Short circuit in cable wire (alleged)
