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Fire at Girls' School in AP Injures Two
A fire happened at a girls' school in Andhra Pradesh because a gas cylinder started leaking while it was being changed.
The fire scared the students and staff, and two people got hurt.
The school staff quickly controlled the fire, and parents came to check on their kids.
The school says their quick action stopped a bigger accident.
Fire broke out at B.R. Ambedkar Gurukul Girls’ School in Penugonda, Andhra Pradesh.
The fire started due to a gas cylinder leak during replacement in the school kitchen.
Around 430 students were present on the campus during the incident.
One staff member and one student were injured in the fire.
The situation was quickly brought under control by the prompt response of the staff.
- Who
- Students and staff of B.R. Ambedkar Gurukul Girls’ School
- What
- Fire broke out in the school kitchen
- Where
- Penugonda, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Wednesday morning
- Why
- Gas cylinder leak during replacement
School Management
Parents and Students
Response to the Incident
School Management
The school management praised the prompt response of the staff which prevented a major tragedy.
Parents and Students
Parents and students expressed concern over the safety measures and the incident's handling.
Key facts
- Location
- Penugonda, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday morning
- Injured
- 1 staff member and 1 student
- Number of Students Present
- 430
- Cause of Fire
- Gas cylinder leak during replacement
Sources
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