7 workers escape after fire in Ludhiana hosiery mill

A fire broke out in a hosiery factory in Punjab’s Ludhiana on Wednesday, officials said.

Eight fire tenders were deployed as the fire started on the third floor of the Trimurti Hosiery Mills in Pritampura area of the city.

Seven workers, who were stuck on the top floor after the fire, came down through the adjoining factory with the help of a ladder.

Officials said short circuit could be the reason behind the fire.

More details are awaited.

First Published: Aug 07, 2019 12:56 IST