Indore, May 18 -- A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Khajrana locality of Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation by the fire department.

The warehouse was reportedly stocked with materials used for decoration and event management. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the structure as emergency services rushed to the commercial area to contain the blaze.

Speaking to ANI, Fire Brigade Sub-Inspector Sushil Kumar Dubey said the fire was reported in the early morning hours.

"In the early morning hours between 4-5 AM, a fire broke out in the Khajrana area... The affected property, entirely owned by Lati Patel, houses several materials involved in decoration and event management... The fire...