Fire Erupts After Land Subsidence at Dhanbad’s Chhatudih Colliery, Locals Panic and Evacuate

A sudden land subsidence at the Chhatudih Colliery area in Dhanbad triggered a fire, causing panic among locals. Firefighters and BCCL officials worked for six hours to control the underground blaze by filling the area with mud. Residents remain in the fire-prone zone due to a lack of rehabilitation plans, with one accusing BCCL of negligence.