Hyderabad, May 17: A major fire broke out at the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant located at Veerlapalem in Damaracherla mandal of Nalgonda district on Sunday, triggering panic in the surrounding areas.
According to preliminary reports, the fire erupted in Unit 3 of the thermal power station.
Huge flames and thick smoke were seen billowing from the affected unit, creating concern among plant workers and nearby residents.
Fire and emergency services personnel immediately rushed to the power plant after receiving information about the incident.
Firefighters are currently carrying out operations to control and extinguish the blaze.
Dense smoke spread across nearby areas as the fire intensified inside the unit.
Officials suspect that the accident may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, though the exact reason is yet to be officially confirmed.
Authorities have not yet reported any casualties or injuries in the incident.
Plant officials and emergency teams are monitoring the situation closely while efforts continue to prevent the fire from spreading to other sections of the thermal power facility.
The Yadadri Thermal Power Plant is one of Telangana’s major power generation projects and plays an important role in supplying electricity across the State.
Further details regarding damage and operational impact are awaited.
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Major Fire Breaks Out At Yadadri Thermal Power Plant
A major fire broke out at Unit 3 of the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant in Nalgonda district on Sunday.
