In a heart-wrenching incident that sent shockwaves through the vibrant cycle market on Gill Road in Ludhiana, Punjab, a two-story bicycle factory turned into an inferno last night. The once bustling hub for bicycle enthusiasts and manufacturers now resembled an eerie scene from a movie, with billowing smoke and flames engulfing the entire structure.
Local authorities and fire tenders were swift to respond, but the fierce flames put up a relentless fight. Firefighters battled heroically throughout the night to control the blaze, but the intensity of the fire made it a daunting task.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire erupted suddenly, shattering the tranquility of the night and leaving everyone stunned.
#WATCH | Punjab: A massive fire breaks out in a two-storey bicycle factory in the cycle market located at Gill Road, Ludhiana. Fire tenders are present at the spot & efforts are underway to douse off the fire. Further details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/hAVsCD9Sba
— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2023
(More details are awaited.)