Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Saturday morning. The blaze erupted on the third floor of the multi-storey building. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately.
Sources said that some sanitation workers noticed smoke erupting from the building, following which they alerted the fire and emergency services. The blaze has been brought under control by the firefighters.
Officials said, "Sanitation worker Vishal first saw smoke erupting from the building when he was cleaning in front of the ministry gate in the morning. He immediately informed Municipal Corporation control room about the incident, following which fire tenders rushed to the spot. The extent of damage caused to Vallabh Bhavan by this massive fire will be known only after the fire is extinguished."
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed concern over the incident stating, "It has come to my knowledge that a fire broke out in Vallabh Bhavan. Based on the information received from the Collector, I told the CS to monitor it- that detailed information on the incident be gathered and I have also been told that the fire has been brought under control."
He further said, "A directive has been issued to prevent such incidents and ensure that no papers and no important files are destroyed. I hope that such incidents don't recur." Visuals of the incident show fumes of smoke coming out of the building.
