Flammable Cotton and Raw Material Raise Fears of Fire Spreading; Locals Act Before Fire Brigade Arrives
Published on: October 31, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
A fire broke out suddenly at around 5 pm on Saturday at Ramdev Cotton Factory in the Kothar Para area of Nandai, triggering panic among nearby residents. Since the factory uses cotton and raw cotton for manufacturing mattresses and pillows, there were concerns that the flames could spread rapidly due to the presence of highly flammable material.
Local Residents Take Immediate Action
According to information, soon after the fire broke out, local residents began efforts to extinguish it. Ward Councillor Arun Sahu, along with other residents, took the lead in tackling the situation and preventing the flames from spreading.

There were initial reports of a delay in the arrival of the fire brigade. However, the prompt response of local residents helped prevent the fire from spreading further.
Fire Brigade Reaches the Spot, Situation Brought Under Control
The factory is reportedly operated by Mahendra Surana. After receiving information about the incident, a fire brigade vehicle also reached the spot. The fire was subsequently brought completely under control.
Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

Timely Response Prevents a Possible Major Accident
Cotton and raw cotton are highly combustible materials, raising the risk of a major incident if the fire is not controlled in time. The alertness and timely efforts of local residents helped avert a potentially serious accident.
The situation is currently reported to be normal.
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