Massive fire breaks out in marquee warehouse in Sherpura village, losses worth lakhs

A massive fire suddenly broke out in a marquee warehouse located in Sherpura of Deesa taluka, causing widespread panic in the surrounding area. The warehouse belongs to Pokhraji Mali, a resident of Sherpura village who is in the marquee business, and is situated near his residence.

According to a report by Sandesh, the fire, which started for some reason, took a formidable form, causing clouds of smoke to cover the sky. Upon learning of the incident, local villagers gathered at the spot in large numbers and attempted to extinguish the fire with water.

However, as the fire became more severe, the Deesa Fire Department was notified. Subsequently, fire fighter driver Dhanaji Parmar and his team reached the spot immediately. The fire fighter team and local residents worked together and, after great effort, successfully brought the fire under control, thereby averting a major disaster.

Significant damage was caused to the marquee equipment in this accident. It has emerged that the owner suffered a major financial loss as marquees worth an estimated ₹20 to 25 lakh were burnt.