Visakhapatnam Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts Steel Plan in Andhra Pradesh (Watch Video)

A massive fire broke out at a steel plant in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Friday morning, May 23. After receiving the information, fire engines and local police rushed to the scene and launched a firefighting and search operation. The blaze erupted at the second Steel Melting Shop (SMS), impacting the plant's production.

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As per the information, the fire reportedly broke out due to an oil leak in a machine, which then spread to nearby cables and machinery. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown.

Fire at Steel Plan in Andhra Pradesh

VIDEO | Fire breaks out at a steel plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. More details awaited.

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A video shared by the news agency PTI shows a plume of smoke rising from the plant. Authorities have expressed concern about the scale of destruction, warning that the property loss could be substantial. More details awaited.