BATHINDA — A massive fire broke out at a liquor manufacturing unit in Machhana village, Bathinda, on Friday morning, following a high-intensity explosion in a storage tank containing ethanol.
The Incident
The explosion occurred during the early hours of Friday, causing the top lid of a storage tank to blow off, which triggered a significant blaze within the facility. The sudden nature of the blast caused immediate panic among the workforce. According to staff reports, the factory was actively storing ethanol, a highly flammable substance, which intensified the fire-fighting efforts.
Emergency Response
All employees were safely evacuated from the premises immediately following the explosion. Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the scene to contain the spreading flames.
Fireman Harpal Singh, who is overseeing the site, confirmed the severity of the situation:
“We have deployed multiple fire tenders to bring the situation under control. Additionally, we have summoned specialized fire tenders from the refinery to provide technical support and extra capacity. While efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, the blaze has not yet been fully brought under control.”
Current Situation
Local authorities have cordoned off the area to prevent civilian access as teams work to neutralize the threat. Officials are monitoring the structural integrity of other tanks on the site to prevent further incidents.
The cause of the initial explosion remains under investigation. Authorities are expected to conduct a safety audit of the facility once the fire is fully extinguished.
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