Major fire breaks out at 2 factories and 5 godowns in Ludhiana, three injured

Three people, including a fire fighter, have sustained burn injuries.

A major fire broke out at two factories and five godowns near Cheema Chowk in Ludhiana district on Friday afternoon. Eight fire tenders are pressed into service to douse the flames.

A huge cloud of smoke after fire engulfed one of the factories near Cheema Chowk, in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

Three people, including a fire fighter, have sustained burn injuries.

Property destroyed in fire. (HT Photo)

According to sources, mishandling of drums containing chemicals may have been the reason behind the fire. A swift car and seven two-wheeler were gutted, property worth crores have been destroyed.