Diesel generator at textile showroom in Katpadi catches fire
A fire broke out at a textile showroom in Katpadi, Vellore, caused by a diesel generator that likely suffered an electrical short circuit. No injuries were reported as staff were evacuated safely.
Why it matters
It highlights the risks associated with heavy reliance on backup power generators during scheduled power outages.
A portion of a private textile showroom at Katpadi in Vellore on Chittoor - Cuddalore Highway was damaged after fire broke out in the facility, resulting in thick smoke in the area.
The police said that it was around 2.30 p.m. when a few workers in the showroom noticed thick smoke coming from the diesel generator. Along with other workers, they tried to douse the fire, but it had already spread to the unit.
The police said that workers and other staff members were evacuated safely. On being informed, fire fighters from Katpadi reached the spot and doused the fire after a few hours.
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