Terrified residents trapped as smoke chokes Ujjain tower

Emergency services launched a prompt, large-scale rescue operation. More than 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot to battle the fierce flames and control the rising emergency.

Thick smoke rapidly engulfed the structure and choked the corridors. The heavy smoke hindered immediate evacuation and made breathing difficult for the trapped occupants.

Teams from the local police, municipal corporation, and State Disaster Response Force rushed to the scene. Senior officials, including District Collector Roshan Singh, personally supervised the rescue efforts.

Rescue workers safely evacuated five people, including resident Poonam Chaurasia and her son, from a third-floor apartment to the rooftop before bringing them down.

Eyewitness Prahlad Sharma escaped from the third floor using a fire brigade ladder. However, dense smoke prevented several women present at the scene from using the ladder.

Firefighters faced severe challenges during the operation as dense smoke continued to billow from the premises for over two hours.

The authorities successfully rescued all five trapped occupants from the third floor after a tense two-hour effort. Every rescued individual remained safe and unharmed.

Rescue and firefighting operations continued into the evening to secure the entire multi-storey structure completely.

Ujjain district authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. Officials are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.