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Fire Destroys Machinery, Solar Equipment at Koilkuntla Polymer Factory
A large fire started at a polymer bag factory in Koilkuntla on Monday.
Thick smoke and tall flames quickly spread through the factory.
The workers ran outside and everyone escaped safely.
Firefighters worked for hours to stop the fire from reaching nearby buildings.
The factory contained materials that could catch fire easily, making the response difficult.
Several printing machines were destroyed.
The rooftop solar power system was also ruined.
The owner believes the damage may cost about Rs 3 crore, while officials investigate the exact cause.
A major fire broke out Monday at the Subrahmanyeswara-2 Polymer Bags Factory in Koilkuntla.
Hundreds of workers evacuated safely, and no deaths or burn injuries were reported.
Two automatic and two manual printing machines were completely destroyed.
The factory’s rooftop solar power system and other operational equipment were also damaged.
The owner estimated losses at about Rs 3 crore; officials suspect an electrical short circuit.
- Who
- Workers at the Subrahmanyeswara-2 Polymer Bags Factory, factory owner Surya Narayana Reddy, and Fire and Rescue Services personnel were involved.
- What
- A major fire destroyed machinery, solar equipment, and other infrastructure at the factory.
- Where
- The Subrahmanyeswara-2 Polymer Bags Factory in Koilkuntla town, Nandyal district.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit; officials are investigating.
Key facts
- Estimated loss
- Approximately Rs 3 crore, according to the factory owner.
- Machines destroyed
- Two automatic online printing machines and two manual printing machines.
- Other damage
- The entire rooftop solar power generation system and surrounding operational equipment were damaged.
- Casualties
- No deaths or burn injuries were reported.
- Evacuation
- Hundreds of workers on duty evacuated the factory safely.
- Firefighting challenge
- High-density polymer raw materials and other inflammable items made containment difficult.
- Suspected cause
- An electrical short circuit.
Sources
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