Blaze at agro firm due to short-circuit, suspect police
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The hearth mishap at Paramount Agro Industries that occurred within the Industrial Estate late on Wednesday night time is believed to have been attributable to a short-circuit, in accordance to the Duvvada police.
“We are approaching the electricity department to be a part of the investigation,” police officers stated.
While there have been no casualties, the administration is estimating property harm of round ₹10 crore.
District Fire Officer B.V.S. Ram Prakash stated that the fireplace division rushed six tenders to the spot instantly after receiving details about the fireplace. Tenders from HPCL, Steel Plant and NTPC had been additionally deployed, he stated.
“It took till morning to douse the fire as there was limited access to the accident site. We finally had to break part of the compound wall using an earthmover to carry out the firefighting operation. Meanwhile, we also ensured that the fire did not spread to the tanks in the vicinity,” Mr. Ram Prakash stated.
“The company manufactures edible oil and packs it in sachets, tins and bottles. Some of the packed material, a shed and machinery were damaged in the fire,” he stated.
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