Ludhiana, Nov. 11 -- Around 15 fire emergencies were reported across Ludhiana between Monday night and Tuesday, keeping firefighting teams occupied even after Diwali. Two hosiery units suffered extensive damage in separate incidents, while an LPG-related fire in Kesar Ganj Mandi destroyed household belongings and cash in workers' accommodation. A family, including children, managed to evacuate the building safely.

One of the most demanding firefighting operations was reported at a three-storey hosiery factory in Subhash Nagar on Rahon Road on Monday night. The premises reportedly housed a sizeable stock of school uniforms, textile material and other combustible goods, which fuelled the blaze.

Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and te...