Woolen Waste catches fire due to crackers in Ludhiana; Houses evacuated

October 21, 2025

Woolen waste caught fire in Star City Colony, Ludhiana, due to fireworks late at night. The fire spread panic throughout the neighborhood. People kept calling the fire brigade. It took more than an hour for the fire brigade to reach the scene.

A spark from a firework late at night in Star City Colony ignited the woolen waste. Within a short time, flames began to rise from the waste. People only became aware of the fire when the flames began to rise. Residents of the neighborhood attempted to extinguish the fire, but the intensity of the fire was so severe that their efforts proved futile. As a precaution, people from nearby homes were evacuated.

The fire brigade struggled.

By the time the fire brigade arrived at the scene about an hour later, all the woolen waste stored in the warehouse had already caught fire. The fire brigade struggled to extinguish the blaze. Four to five fire tenders were engaged in extinguishing the fire until late at night. Fire Brigade In-Charge Aatish Rai stated that the fire brigade team immediately rushed to the scene.

Wool waste stored in the open is no less than gunpowder

The district administration has banned the storage of woolen waste in open plots. Despite this, woolen waste traders set up warehouses for woolen waste in open plots. Residents of the area say they have repeatedly warned the warehouse owner, but he continues to store it there. Fire personnel say that woolen waste stored in the open is no less than gunpowder.

Damage to Nearby Houses Due to Fire

The fire also damaged a house adjacent to the warehouse. The heat has caused minor cracks in the wall. Residents have demanded that the administration should close all open-air woolen waste warehouses in the city and take legal action against their owners.

Power supply also disrupted due to arson

The fire in the warehouse also caused sparking in the electrical wiring, resulting in a power outage. The Star City Colony was without electricity for the entire night, leaving residents in darkness on Diwali night. The fire damaged the main power lines, and Powercom employees struggled to restore power.