Durg . Late Sunday night, a sudden fire broke out at the Sai Industries mattress manufacturing factory in Murmunda village of Durg district. The fire quickly spread throughout the premises. People nearby informed the factory owner, Ashwani Verma. After this, the Kumhari police station and the Durg fire department were informed. As soon as

the information was received, six fire engines from Durg reached the spot. The fire fighters sprayed water all around the factory. After a lot of hard work, with the help of about four tankers of water, the fire was extinguished. The fire was so intense that drums containing foam adhesive chemicals exploded, further fueling the fire. Most of the factory's materials were destroyed in the incident, and the structure also collapsed. Workers faced considerable difficulties while extinguishing the fire.According to factory operator Ashwani Verma, the fire caused damage estimated at approximately 2 crore rupees. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. The Kumhari police station is investigating the matter.