ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

Telangana: Fire breaks out in Khammam cotton market; no casualties reported

According to a fire official, "We received a fire call around 7:40 pm last night. Two fire vehicles immediately reached the spot and controlled the fire within four hours. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the fire. However, the blaze resulted in a significant loss of cotton, estimated to be around Rs. 8 lakhs. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined."

ANI Jan 16, 2025 08:30 IST googleads

Visuals from the spot (Photo/Screengrab of Viral Video)

Khammam (Telangana) [India], January 16 (ANI): A fire broke out in the cotton market of the Khammam district of Telangana on Wednesday, however, after hours long firefighting operation, it was brought under control, said officials of fire department.
The incident resulted in a significant financial loss of Rs 8 lakhs however no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
The officials of firefighting immediately rushed to the spot with fire tenders as soon as they received the information about the incident.
After four-hour long firefighting operation, the blaze was controlled, the official added.
However, the reason for fire is yet to be ascertained.
According to a fire official, "We received a fire call around 7:40 pm last night. Two fire vehicles immediately reached the spot and controlled the fire within four hours. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the fire. However, the blaze resulted in a significant loss of cotton, estimated to be around Rs. 8 lakhs. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined."
Further details are awaited. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

Fire breaks out at Sheikh Sarai Transport Authority record room

Fire breaks out at Sheikh Sarai Transport Authority record room

A fire broke out at the old Transport Authority building in Sheikh Sarai Phase 2 area of Delhi on Wednesday night, gutting important documents stored in the record room, officials said.

Read More
General News

GI-tagged joha rice from Assam exported to UK, Italy; APEDA facil

GI-tagged joha rice from Assam exported to UK, Italy; APEDA facil

In a major boost to India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on March 12, 2026, in collaboration with the Assam Agriculture Department.

Read More
General News

Karnataka: Mandya Court evacuated after receiving bomb threat

Karnataka: Mandya Court evacuated after receiving bomb threat

The message threatening a bomb attack on the court was received in the Mandya district judge's mail. Police, bomb squad and fire brigade personnel reached the court immediately after receiving the information and are inspecting the matter.

Read More
General News

2 apprehended for manufacturing, selling adulterated ginger paste

2 apprehended for manufacturing, selling adulterated ginger paste

The arrests followed a police raid on March 11, after authorities received reliable information about the use of harmful ingredients in violation of food safety regulations. The individuals were operating under the names "SEVEN COOKS" and "Arjun Enterprises".

Read More
General News

KTR warns of business closures over LPG crisis

KTR warns of business closures over LPG crisis

According to a post by BRS on 'X', KTR warned that the shortage is severely affecting hotels, eateries, hostels and small food businesses. The letter cautioned that thousands of establishments could be forced to shut down, while lakhs of workers and students may face serious hardship if the LPG supply is not restored immediately.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.