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Massive fire breaks out at a factory in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:04
Massive fire breaks out at a factory in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- •A massive fire broke out at the Garuda Mart India Private Limited factory located in the KIADB Industrial Area of Masthenahalli in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
- •The factory was used for assembling home appliances like TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines, resulting in damages estimated in crores of rupees.
- •Fire tenders from Chikkaballapur, Chinthamani, and Sidlaghatta rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after hours of strenuous effort.
- •Fortunately, there have been no reports of any casualties or injuries resulting from the major fire incident.
- •The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and local authorities along with the fire department are currently investigating the matter.
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The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Police, the fire department, district administration, and KIADB officials are actively investigating the matter to determine how the incident started and whether there were any safety lapses.
Fortunately, there are no reports of any casualties resulting from the massive factory fire.
The facility where the fire broke out belongs to Garuda Mart India Private Limited. The plant was used for the assembly work of home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines.
