A massive fire that broke out at a warehouse storing plastic and packaging materials in Ujjain district continued to rage for over 15 hours on Monday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation involving five fire tenders and 28 water tankers.

The incident occurred at Vikram Trading Company, located near the Ujjain railway crossing in Badnagar. According to the warehouse owner, Narpat Singh, the fire reportedly started around midnight. However, he became aware of the incident nearly two hours later, by which time a major portion of the warehouse had already been engulfed in flames.

Five Fire Tenders Battle Blaze

Fire officials received information about the blaze at around 3 am, following which fire tenders from both Badnagar and Ujjain were rushed to the spot. Despite continuous firefighting efforts, the flames could not be brought completely under control due to the highly combustible plastic and packaging material stored inside the warehouse.

To support the operation, 28 water tankers were arranged as firefighters continued efforts to prevent the fire from spreading further.

Residential Area, Petrol Pump Raise Safety Concerns

Authorities expressed concern as the warehouse is located close to a residential locality and a petrol pump. Officials prioritised preventing the fire from reaching nearby structures, while police and local administration monitored the situation throughout the day.

As a precautionary measure, access around the affected area was restricted while emergency teams remained deployed.

Loss Estimated Above ₹1 Crore

The warehouse owner estimated that the fire has caused losses exceeding ₹1 crore. He also said the intense heat had weakened one of the warehouse walls, and authorities were preparing to demolish the damaged section to facilitate firefighting operations and prevent a possible collapse.

Short Circuit Suspected

Preliminary findings suggest the blaze may have been triggered by a short circuit, although officials said the exact cause will be confirmed only after a detailed investigation.

No casualties or injuries had been reported till the filing of this report.

The district administration has launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the incident and assess the full extent of the damage once the fire is completely extinguished.