Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Fire Guts Three-Acre Mango Orchard in Sangareddy
A fire broke out at a three-acre orchard near Peddareddipet early Tuesday.
People nearby saw the flames and called the police and firefighters.
Fire crews arrived and controlled the blaze.
The fire damaged mango, guava and coconut plants, as well as irrigation pipes.
The owners said the damage may cost about Rs 10 lakh.
Police have opened a case and are investigating.
Early information alleges that an animal caretaker named Sudharshan started the fire on purpose, but the investigation is ongoing.
A fire damaged a three-acre orchard near Peddareddipet village in Sangareddy district early Tuesday.
Locals alerted police and the fire department after seeing flames; fire crews brought the blaze under control.
Mango, guava and coconut plantations, along with the drip irrigation pipeline system, were damaged.
The owners estimated losses at around Rs 10 lakh.
Police registered a case and are investigating; preliminary information alleges that Sudharshan intentionally set the fire.
- Who
- Orchard owners; police are investigating an allegation involving Sudharshan, an animal caretaker.
- What
- A fire damaged plantations and a drip irrigation system in a three-acre orchard.
- When
- Early Tuesday; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- On the outskirts of Peddareddipet village, Pulkal mandal, Sangareddy district.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation; preliminary information alleges that Sudharshan intentionally set the fire.
- Orchard size
- Three acres
- Estimated loss
- Around Rs 10 lakh
- Incident timing
- Early Tuesday
- Location
- Outskirts of Peddareddipet village, Pulkal mandal, Sangareddy district
- Damaged
- Mango, guava and coconut plantations, and the drip irrigation pipeline system
- Investigation
- Police registered a case; the alleged cause remains under investigation