Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Fire at Visakhapatnam Apartment Complex
A fire started in an apartment building in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
It happened on the 9th floor of Radha Beach Residency when lamps used for a religious ceremony fell and caught fire.
Firefighters quickly put out the fire, and no one was hurt.
The police chief who visited the scene said the fire safety equipment in the building was old and suggested that all tall buildings should have safety checks.
He also said that residents need to learn how to use the safety equipment properly.
A fire broke out on the 9th floor of Radha Beach Residency in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
The fire started when lamps used for a puja fell and caught fire.
Firefighters quickly controlled the situation, and no one was injured.
City Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi supervised the rescue operations and checked the fire safety equipment.
The CP noted that the fire safety equipment was outdated and suggested fire and electric safety audits for all multi-storied buildings.
- Who
- Residents of Radha Beach Residency and City Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi
- What
- Fire broke out in an apartment complex
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Lamps fell during a puja, catching fire
- Location
- Beach Road, Visakhapatnam
- Apartment Complex
- Radha Beach Residency
- Floor
- 9th
- Cause
- Lamps fell during puja, catching fire
- Injuries
- None
- Response
- Fire extinguishers rushed to the spot
- Supervisor
- City Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi
- Safety Equipment Status
- Outdated
