Major Fire Breaks Out at Maharashtras Beed Excise Department Office, Several Vehicles Destroyed
A fire at the Beed Excise Department office destroyed multiple vehicles, raising concerns about fire safety measures in the area.
Beed, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : A significant fire erupted in the parking area of the Excise Department office on Dhanoora Road in Beed, Maharashtra, on November 11. The blaze quickly engulfed five cars and several two-wheelers parked nearby.
Witnesses reported chaos as the fire broke out, prompting immediate calls for help. However, only one fire brigade vehicle was dispatched to the scene. During the firefighting efforts, the vehicle ran out of water, causing a delay of approximately 15 minutes as it had to return for refills. This delay allowed the flames to spread further, intensifying the situation. The incident has raised serious questions about the adequacy of the fire safety resources available in Beed.
The fire posed a significant risk to nearby residential areas and various government offices, including the Food and Drug Administration. Local residents displayed quick thinking by breaking the window of a government Scorpio vehicle parked at the office entrance to move it away from the fire’s reach.
After considerable effort, the fire department managed to bring the blaze under control. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an assessment of the total financial damage has yet to be conducted.
In the aftermath of the incident, residents have called on the municipal administration to enhance the city’s fire safety measures. They emphasized the need for more fire engines, adequate water supply, and emergency resources to effectively manage such incidents in the future.
Inside the Excise Department office, five barrels containing approximately 200 liters of spirit were stored. Had the fire reached these barrels, it could have resulted in a catastrophic incident. Fortunately, the fire did not penetrate the office, averting a potential disaster.
