A massive fire broke out on Saturday morning at an animal feed manufacturing factory located on Bahadurke Road in Ludhiana. The blaze erupted inside the premises of Sant Sahib Oil Mills and quickly intensified within minutes. Workers inside the unit noticed thick smoke and a strong burning smell coming from the raw material section. By the time they reached the spot, the fire had already spread rapidly. The workers immediately rushed outside to save themselves and alerted the fire brigade.
Two fire brigade vehicles reached the location, and after nearly two hours of continuous effort, the fire was finally brought under control. The flames spread so fast that not only the raw materials but also the finished feed products were engulfed. Goods and machinery worth lakhs are suspected to have been destroyed, though the factory owner has not yet provided an official estimate of the loss.
The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, but initial suspicion points towards a short circuit. Thick black smoke rising from the factory spread across the surrounding area, creating panic among residents. Police and fire department teams are investigating the incident.
