Edible oil godown gutted

Indore, May 19 (UNI) Several lakh litres of edible oil and chemicals stored in three big godowns adjoining a soya plant in the city's Lasudia area were gutted in a major fire today.

Nearly 13 fire tenders fought for over four hours to contain the blaze which was first detected at 0800 hours, Deputy Superintendent of Police B L Gandharv said.

There was no human casualty in the fire, the cause of which was still being investigated, he said.

Commotion prevailed in the area as many chemical godowns and the depot of a petroleum company were located nearby. Employees of Bharat Petroleum depot also lent their support in jighting the fire.

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