This Article is From May 26, 2012

Labourer killed as fire breaks out in hosiery factory

Ludhiana: A major fire today broke out in a hosiery factory in Sunder Nagar area in Ludhiana, burning alive a 22-year-old labourer.

The fire broke out early this morning and it took twelve hours to douse the flames, fire officials said.

Around 15 fire tenders were pressed into service.

The reason behind the fire was yet to be ascertained, they added.

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