Ludhiana, April 27 -- Fire broke out at a plastic factory operating in a densely populated residential locality at Khanna's Kabza Factory Road, triggering panic among residents on Sunday morning. Thick plumes of smoke and towering flames forced residents to rush out of their homes.

Fire brigade teams were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before bringing the situation under control. Officials said plastic and other highly inflammable materials stored inside the factory intensified the fire, leading to substantial losses. Plastic chairs, tables and stools among other items were damaged. No casualties were reported.

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