15 Trapped As Massive Fire Engulfs Ujjain Building

At least 10 to 15 people, including women, were trapped after a massive fire broke out inside a building in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Wednesday.Six fire tenders have already been deployed and some people have been rescued, while efforts are on to bring the trapped persons out of the residential-cum-commercial building.

Municipal fire department teams are currently operating to rescue them.The incident happened at the Bagadiya Tower, located in the Old Kotwali police station area of the city, according to initial information.According to an eyewitness, a group of people had gathered at the third floor of the five-storey tower to attend a 'Garuda Purana' event.

Following the fire, some of them managed to get out of the building using a ladder provided by the fire brigade.However, some women remained trapped and have not been able to get down, the eyewitness said.The municipal corporation and police are conducting a joint rescue operation.