Petrol pump fire leaves 11 people injured:Flames engulf fuel tanker in Rajgarh, one victim suffers critical burn injuries

A massive fire broke out at a petrol pump in Pachore town of Rajgarh district on Monday night, leaving 11 people injured, including one person who sustained critical burn injuries. According to officials, the fire spread rapidly and engulfed a fuel tanker loaded with petrol parked at the petrol pump. One of the injured suffered severe burns, with skin reportedly peeling off due to the intensity of the flames. All injured persons were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Fire broke out around 8:30 PM According to initial information, the blaze erupted at around 8:30 PM at the Chunnilal Munnalal Bharat Petroleum pump. Since the petrol pump is located in the middle of the town, panic spread quickly across the area after the fire broke out. Within minutes, the flames intensified and reached the nearby petrol tanker. See pictures related to the accident Panic and chaos at the spot Eyewitnesses said panic-like conditions prevailed at the scene after the fire erupted. People were seen running in different directions to save themselves as massive flames rose high into the sky. Thick plumes of smoke were visible from far away. 11 injured, one in serious condition Pachore police station in-charge Shakuntala Bamaniya said that 11 people suffered burn injuries in the incident. “One person is critically injured, while the others sustained minor injuries,” she said. The injured were immediately shifted to hospital, where they are undergoing treatment under medical supervision. Police, administration and fire brigade reach spot Police, district administration officials, and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident. Firefighters launched an operation to bring the blaze under control, while nearby residents and bystanders were evacuated from the area as a precautionary measure. Cause of fire yet to be determined During the rescue and firefighting operation, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rohit Bamore, Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) Deepak Ranve, and other administrative officials remained present at the scene to supervise relief efforts. Officials said the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Police and administrative authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.