Andhra: Fire breaks out near Chief Secretary's bungalows in Amaravathi
Amaravathi, March 24
A major fire broke out near the Chief Secretary's bungalows at Rayapudi in Amaravathi, as per the Police.
Thullur Circle Inspector (CI) Srinivasa Rao said the fire reportedly started in pipes stored by Megha Engineering Company, which is involved in capital construction works.
Firefighters, along with police personnel, are trying to control the blaze using three fire engines. Thick smoke and intense flames have made it difficult to bring the fire under control.
Further information is still awaiting
— ANI
Reader Comments
Thank God it's near the bungalows and not inside them. But storing flammable materials like pipes so carelessly? Megha Engineering needs to answer for this. Our tax money is funding this capital construction.
Three fire engines struggling... shows how big it is. Salute to the firefighters and police working in that thick smoke. Stay safe, brothers! 🙏
This keeps happening at construction sites. Cost-cutting on safety measures? The government must conduct a thorough audit of all contractors working on the capital project. Jai Andhra!
Watching from abroad. Hope the emergency services get it under control quickly. Proper storage of construction materials is a basic requirement globally. A learning moment for India's infrastructure push.
The article says "pipes stored by Megha Engineering". Were they plastic or had some chemical coating? That would explain the intense flames and smoke. Awaiting the full report.
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