Fire breaks out near Makali on Nelamangala Road, spreads to adjacent AC godown; five injured, three critical as 10 fire tenders battle flames
Nelamangala: A massive fire broke out at a perfume warehouse near Makali on Nelamangala Road in Bengaluru Rural district on Saturday, destroying goods worth over Rs 20 crore and leaving five people injured, three of them critically.
According to fire and emergency services officials, the blaze originated in a perfume storage godown and quickly spread across the entire building. Thick smoke and loud explosions were reported from the site as flames engulfed adjacent structures.
Fire Spreads Rapidly, Triggers Explosions
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire first erupted in the perfume warehouse, allegedly triggering gas explosions that intensified the blaze. The flames soon spread to a nearby AC and refrigerator storage godown, also affecting a section where pedigree products were stored.
The intensity of the fire led to loud bursting sounds, causing panic in the surrounding area. Several vehicles parked inside the godown premises were also gutted in the incident.
40 Workers Escape, Five Injured
At the time of the incident, over 40 staff members were present inside the warehouse complex. As the fire broke out, workers ran out of the building to safety. However, five individuals sustained injuries during the chaos.
Officials confirmed that three of the injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. The remaining two have suffered minor injuries.
10 Fire Tenders Deployed to Control Blaze
Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot with 10 fire tenders and battled the flames for several hours before finally bringing the situation under control. Cooling operations were later carried out to prevent reignition.
Authorities stated that the warehouse belonged to Lokesh, a resident of Makali village, who had rented out the premises to three private companies for storing AC units, refrigerators, perfumes, and other goods.
Loss Estimated at Rs 20 Crore
Initial estimates suggest that goods worth more than Rs 20 crore were destroyed in the inferno. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and a detailed investigation has been initiated by local police and fire department officials.
Further updates are awaited as officials assess structural damage and verify safety compliance at the facility.
