Nalgonda (Telangana) [India], May 17 : A fire broke out at the Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS) in the Veerlapalem area of Damercherla mandal in Nalgonda district on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
According to the officials, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Upon receiving the information, six fire tenders were rushed to the spot and successfully brought the flames under control.
The blaze reportedly erupted in one of the units of the plant, causing thick black smoke to billow from the site and triggering brief panic among workers. Preliminary assessment suggests that a short circuit led to the fire.
Speaking to ANI, a fire official from Miryalaguda said, "We received a fire call around 12:30 pm. One fire tender from Miryalaguda and five from the plant's internal safety mechanism were pressed into service. Together, they brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire was a short circuit."
An investigation has been launched to assess the exact extent of the damage caused to the cables and infrastructure at the plant.
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