
In the early hours of Thursday, a massive fire broke out at the main branch of the Bank of Maharashtra in Khandwa city, Madhya Pradesh. Local residents noticed smoke coming from the bank and immediately alerted the authorities. Patrol teams and fire brigade personnel from three police stations swiftly responded to the scene.
Swift Response and Efforts to Control the Fire
Upon receiving the information, patrol teams from three police stations, including Khandwa traffic police station in-charge Saurabh Singh Kushwaha and his team, rushed to the spot. They promptly called the bank manager and worked together to open the bank’s lock and control the fire.
Challenges Faced During the Firefighting Operation
Efforts to control the fire were met with challenges, as continuous smoke made it difficult for the firefighters to access and extinguish the flames. Despite the obstacles, the combined efforts of the police team and the fire brigade eventually brought the fire under control.
Damage Incurred in the Fire
Unfortunately, the fire resulted in significant damage to the bank’s assets. Computers, documents, and other items stored within the bank were burnt in the incident. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown and is currently under investigation.
Conclusion
Thanks to the swift response and coordinated efforts of the police team and the fire brigade, the fire at the Bank of Maharashtra in Khandwa was successfully controlled. The authorities are now working to determine the cause of the fire, while the bank assesses the extent of the damage incurred.