Today, a significant fire broke out on the third floor of the Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat located in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has confirmed that the blaze has been successfully brought under control.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav provided details, stating, "The fire originated on the third floor of the building. Upon receiving information from the Collector, I instructed the Chief Secretary to closely monitor the situation and gather comprehensive details about the incident. I have been informed that the fire has been effectively contained."
He further added, "Preventive measures have been instructed to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. We are hopeful that such incidents will not recur."
Indian Army personnel have been deployed to assess the situation at the State Secretariat.
A video circulating on social media captures the intensity of the fire, depicting dense, black smoke billowing from the building. Police personnel and fire engines are visible at the scene, actively engaged in extinguishing the flames.
To combat the fire, the fire department utilized a specialized foam chemical spray dispatched from the Bhopal Airport Fire Brigade.
Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported thus far, and the extent of damage is yet to be determined.
This incident marks the second significant fire to engulf a state government building in Bhopal since the Satpura Bhawan blaze in June of last year. The previous incident resulted in the destruction of numerous files and assets belonging to the Madhya Pradesh government. Satpura Bhawan accommodates offices of various state government departments.
