Scrap warehouse catches fire in RT Nagar
A fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru, spreading to nearby properties and a garbage blackspot. Firefighters took four hours to contain the blaze, which was potentially caused by a short circuit.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the fire hazards posed by unregulated waste accumulation and poor urban infrastructure management.
A scrap warehouse in north Bengaluru’s R.T. Nagar went up in flames on Friday, with the fire spreading to adjoining properties, sources said.
The incident unfolded around 10.20 a.m. A source in the Fire and Emergency Services Department said a short circuit may have triggered a spark that led to the fire. However, the exact cause is yet to be ascertained. “Three fire tenders were dispatched, and it took over four hours to contain the blaze,” the officer said.
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