Bhopal, April 9 -- The Ecological Park in Laharpur, a sprawling green expanse under the Forest Department, was once again engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon-marking the second major fire incident in just 18 days. The blaze, which ignited around 1 PM in piles of garbage scattered across the park, rapidly spread and charred hundreds of trees and plants, severely damaging the park's natural landscape.
Fire tenders from nearby stations rushed to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control after significant efforts. The fire spread dangerously close to the rear boundaries of nearby residential areas, prompting local residents to step in with buckets and pots of water to contain the flames, narrowly averting a disaster.
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