More than 300 residents were rescued after a massive fire broke out at Bagadiya Tower in the Old Kotwali Thana area of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night, ANI reported. The blaze was brought under control after several hours of firefighting, with no casualties or injuries reported so far.

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Ujjain Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma said the fire originated in a medicine shop located inside the building, following which smoke spread to the upper floors, where four residential flats are situated and some people were trapped inside.

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Seven fire tenders and SDRF teams joined the rescue

Seven fire brigades, SDRF teams and police were deployed at the spot as residents were brought out of the smoke-filled building one by one, according to reports from the scene. Ujjain Collector and District Magistrate Raushan Singh said the fire brigade and administrative teams were mobilised immediately after information about the incident was received.

300+residents rescued
7fire tenders deployed
0casualties reported

Fire engine driver Chintaman Jaiswal said the fire was completely extinguished between 1 am and 1.30 am late on Wednesday night. Superintendent of Police Sharma said that, as a precaution, everyone rescued was sent to hospital for first aid.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. Officials said further details were awaited as the administration assessed the building and the damage to the shop and flats.