Fires Rage Across Saoner and Kuhi A series of fires erupted across Nagpur, overwhelming emergency response teams as firefighters worked to contain the blazes. The situation began with a massive fire at the Saoner dumping yard, where initial efforts to control the flames were disrupted. According to sources, the fire had been largely subdued after nearly two days of continuous firefighting. However, the situation worsened when unidentified individuals allegedly poured an inflammable substance—suspected to be petrol or diesel—into the waste heap before setting it ablaze again when firefighters temporarily left the site to refill water. This act led to thick smoke engulfing the area once more, undoing hours of progress. Firefighters deployed two tenders from Saoner and two additional ones from Bahadura, working for nearly 48 hours to stabilize the situation. The renewed fire produced massive smoke plumes, exacerbated by the burning of plastic and mixed waste materials. Fire officials stated no police complaint had been filed yet, though formal procedures would be initiated once the situation was fully under control. On the same day, another major fire broke out at a paper mill in Kuhi. Sources indicated that large quantities of paper and other combustible materials stored at the premises may have accelerated the spread of flames amid intense heat conditions. Firefighters rushed to the site and launched operations to control the blaze. Authorities noted that the final assessment of damage at the paper mill is still underway, though preliminary estimates suggest substantial losses. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. Meanwhile, a short circuit in a DP box near the NIT Market in Ashirwad Nagar triggered a massive fire early Monday morning.#nagpur #saoner_dumping_yard #kuhi_paper_mill #nit_market #ashirwad_nagar
