A major fire broke out on Monday at the Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex located in Pachpadra in Rajasthan’s Balotra district. Soon after the incident, thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the industrial complex, creating alarm in the surrounding area. Firefighting vehicles were immediately rushed to the site, and emergency response teams began operations to control the blaze. As of now, efforts to douse the fire are still underway, and officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and further updates are expected as the operation progresses.

In a separate incident earlier, another significant fire erupted at a garbage dumping yard in the Mandholi drains area of the city. The fire quickly spread across the site, causing panic among nearby residents. Valuable composting machinery worth several lakhs of rupees was destroyed in the blaze. Locals, upon noticing dense smoke and flames, promptly informed the fire brigade. Fire tenders reached the location without delay, and firefighters made strenuous efforts to bring the situation under control.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that strong winds played a major role in accelerating the spread of the fire, which quickly engulfed multiple machines stationed at the yard. Out of three composting units used for processing waste into manure, two were completely gutted, while the remaining one sustained heavy damage. The incident has led to substantial financial losses, though exact estimates are still being assessed. Thick smoke from the fire spread across the area, affecting visibility and causing inconvenience to residents nearby. According to fire brigade driver Sumer Singh, timely action by the team helped contain the fire before it could escalate into a larger disaster.