Firozabad, Oct. 4 -- A massive fire broke out at a tyre factory in the Naushehra area of Firozabad on Sunday, following which fire tenders from across the district were rushed to the spot.

Fire Officer Satendra Pandey said the factory is involved in retreading old tyres and that firefighting operations are underway.

He added that a fire had broken out at the facility earlier this year as well.

Speaking to ANI, Pandey said, "This is a tyre factory where old tyres are retreaded, and a fire has broken out at the facility. As soon as we received the information, fire tenders from across the district were immediately called in. There is a slight shortage of water here because the factory's water pump has been damaged in the fire."

The fire...