Major fire at footwear factory in Bangalore: Reports

A major fire has been reported at a footwear factory at Peenya in Bangalore today. Thirteen fire tenders have been rushed to the Paragon Rubber Industries factory and rescue operations are on.

A fire broke out in Paragon Polymer Company in Peenya this afternoon, but no casualties were reported, police said.

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The blaze was reported around 3.30pm after which six fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the flames, they said.

The cause of fire the is yet to be ascertained, they added.