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Nashik: Massive fire breaks out at school in Nashik’s Satpur; Firecrackers suspected to be the cause

Nashik, Nov 15 (UNI) A massive fire broke out at a school in the Satpur area of Nashik around midnight, triggering panic among local residents. The incident occurred at a school located behind the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s Satpur divisional office. According to preliminary information, someone was reportedly bursting firecrackers and engaging in fireworks late at night in or near the school premises.
A spark from the fireworks is suspected to have landed inside the school compound, triggering the fire. Within minutes, the flames intensified and spread rapidly.
Huge flames and thick plumes of smoke were visible from a considerable distance. After noticing the fire, local residents immediately alerted the fire brigade and Satpur police.
Fire engines rushed to the spot soon after receiving the alert. Firefighters launched an immediate operation and made strenuous efforts to bring the blaze under control.
Since the incident occurred late at night, no students or staff members were present inside the school, thereby averting a major tragedy. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.
However, there are concerns that school furniture, equipment and other educational materials may have been damaged in the fire. The exact extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained.
Satpur police also reached the spot, cleared the area of crowds and assisted the fire brigade in carrying out the firefighting operation.
Police and fire department officials are investigating whether firecrackers were indeed responsible for the blaze or if there was another cause.
Despite Diwali having ended, incidents of bursting firecrackers and conducting fireworks continue to be reported in several areas. Residents have expressed anger over such incidents, particularly when authorities have repeatedly appealed to people not to burst firecrackers near schools, hospitals and crowded places.
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