Fire Breaks Out at Incense Stick Manufacturing Unit in Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur
A major fire erupted at an incense stick manufacturing and storage godown in Sitaramaraju Nagar basti, Gudimalkapur, on Wednesday night.
Incident Details
- The fire completely destroyed the plant, but no casualties were reported.
- Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
- The godown was located near a densely populated residential area, raising immediate concerns among locals.
Emergency Response
- Workers inside the unit evacuated as soon as they noticed the fire.
- Terrified residents alerted the local authorities upon seeing thick smoke and flames.
- Firefighters arrived within an hour and managed to contain the fire, but significant damage had already occurred.
Investigation Underway
- Gudimalkapur police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and assess the extent of the damage.
- Officials suspect that flammable materials inside the godown may have intensified the fire.
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