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News Topical, Digital Desk : A massive fire broke out at around 2 pm on Friday (November 29) at the Sitamarhi railway station in Bihar. The cause of the fire is unknown. The fire was brought under control after several hours of intense effort. Local station officials are not providing any information regarding the extent of the damage to the railway.
More information is expected after the damage has been assessed. This devastating fire caused panic among those nearby. As news of the fire spread rapidly, the surrounding area was thrown into chaos. Railway employees were immediately informed of the fire, and efforts were made to control the fire.
The fire caused chaos all around
As soon as the fire broke out in the station premises, passengers ran for cover and fled. Several passengers were reportedly injured while fleeing. The flames were intense, and the entire premises appeared pitch black with smoke.
Many young people present at the scene said they had never seen such flames and smoke. However, upon receiving information, the fire brigade arrived at the scene and managed to control the fire.
Railway fire extinguisher proved useless
A massive fire broke out at Sitamarhi Railway Station. The fire quickly escalated, and people were taking pictures of the massive flames and smoke. Fire engines arrived at the scene. However, due to their small capacity, they struggled to control the fire. Larger fire engines were then called in, and the fire was finally brought under control.
Locals reported that the railway station is undergoing renovations, and a large number of plastic pipes are stored within the premises. One of those pipes suddenly caught fire. Sitamarhi Railway Station has a fire extinguisher, but it was not used to extinguish the fire. Reports have revealed that the device is now useless.
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