Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Pebbair Warehouse Fire Case Still Unsolved After Two Years
A warehouse in Pebbair caught fire on April 1, 2024.
It contained millions of gunny bags and paddy.
The fire burned for a long time, and firefighters worked for nearly three days to control it.
The bags were worth several crores of rupees.
Residents want to know why the police case has not been solved.
They say political pressure and official mistakes may have slowed the investigation.
Officials say the warehouse received an insurance payment of Rs 1.08 crore.
They also say repairs have started and another insurance claim is awaiting approval.
The article does not establish who caused the fire.
A fire on April 1, 2024, destroyed about 13 lakh gunny bags and paddy stocks at a Pebbair market-yard warehouse.
The bags were valued at more than Rs 8 crore, while officials estimated the bags alone at over Rs 7 crore.
Firefighters from Wanaparthy and Kothakota battled the blaze, with smoke reportedly continuing for nearly three days.
Residents allege political interference and official inaction stalled the police investigation into the fire.
Officials say Rs 1.08 crore was paid for the warehouse, Rs 2 crore was sanctioned for repairs, and a further Rs 10 crore claim is awaiting approval.
- Who
- Residents, police, market-yard officials, firefighters, and local political leaders are involved in the dispute.
- What
- A warehouse fire destroyed approximately 13 lakh gunny bags and paddy stocks, while the related police case remains unresolved.
- When
- The fire occurred on April 1, 2024; the article says the case remains unresolved nearly two years later.
- Where
- The fire occurred at the agricultural market yard warehouse in Pebbair municipality, Wanaparthy.
- Why
- The cause of the fire has not been established in the article; residents allege political interference and official failures delayed the case and insurance follow-up.
Residents’ allegations
Officials’ response
Investigation progress
Residents’ allegations
Residents say the police case has effectively been abandoned and allege that political interference led to attempts to close it on weak grounds.
Officials’ response
The article says police initially registered a case and conducted an investigation, but officials do not provide a detailed public explanation for the lack of resolution.
Administrative responsibility
Residents’ allegations
Residents and sources point to official failure, weak insurance follow-up, administrative transfers, and silence from political leaders.
Officials’ response
Market-yard official Pushpa says an insurance payout was received, repair funds were sanctioned, and warehouse work has begun.
Who caused the fire
Residents’ allegations
Ruling party members reportedly said during municipal elections that local people knew who had set the market yard on fire, reinforcing residents’ suspicions.
Officials’ response
No person is identified or proven responsible in the article, and the case remains unresolved.
- Fire date
- April 1, 2024
- Reported loss
- Approximately 13 lakh gunny bags, valued at more than Rs 8 crore
- Bag valuation
- Officials estimated the bags alone at over Rs 7 crore
- Fire response
- Fire engines and personnel from Wanaparthy and Kothakota fought the blaze; smoke continued for nearly three days
- Insurance received
- Rs 1.08 crore was paid for the warehouse and deposited in the Pebbair Market Yard treasury account
- Bag insurance
- The gunny bags were reportedly not insured
- Additional claims and repairs
- Rs 2 crore was sanctioned for market-yard work, while reports said a Rs 10 crore insurance claim was awaiting approval