Gas pipeline fire after excavation disrupts traffic, damages shops in Madhavaram
A natural gas pipeline in Madhavaram ruptured during excavation work for power cables, causing a massive fire that disrupted traffic and damaged local property. Emergency crews successfully contained the blaze after shutting off the gas supply, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks associated with urban infrastructure maintenance and the need for better coordination between utility providers.
A major fire erupted after an underground natural gas pipeline was ruptured during excavation work for a high-voltage power cable near Madhavaram on Friday. It also disrupted traffic for nearly four hours and damaged roadside shops, public utilities and a parked truck. No injuries were reported.
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