Ludhiana: A 26-year-old man died while attempting to extinguish a massive fire that broke out at a godown in Ludhiana’s Field Ganj area on Friday, October 30. The incident took a tragic turn after the young man reportedly went upstairs to help control the blaze but lost his life in the process.
Speaking to news agency ANI, the victim’s father confirmed his son’s death and recalled how he had gone upstairs to douse the fire.
“My son lost his life in the incident. He went upstairs to douse the fire but lost his life while doing so. He was 26 years old,” the grieving father said.
Fire Breaks Out At Godown In Ludhiana’s Field Ganj
The fire broke out in the Field Ganj locality of Ludhiana, triggering panic in the surrounding area. According to reports, the building housed a firecracker storage facility on its upper floor. Explosions from the stored firecrackers reportedly intensified the situation and sent thick smoke into the air.
Several fire tenders reached the spot, and firefighting operations were launched to bring the blaze under control. The congested locality also posed challenges for emergency teams attempting to reach the affected building.
What Caused The Ludhiana Godown Fire?
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been officially established. Reports have indicated that firecrackers were stored inside the building, but further investigation will be required to establish the circumstances that led to the blaze.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety and the storage of potentially hazardous materials in densely populated areas.
Further details regarding the investigation and the victim’s identity are awaited.
