Major fire breaks out in Nalgonda, no casualties

Nalgonda  A major fire broke out in a chemical factory in Bibinagar area in Nalgonda on Monday, but no casualties were reported.

The blaze started in the agro-chemical factory at around 11.15 am and the flames spread rapidly. The workers immediately noticed the fire and informed the police. Seven fire engines were pressed into service to control the blaze, according to Bhongir Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) S Srinivas.

The fire has been brought under control, however, it will take atleast another 2-3 hours to fully extinguish it, he said. The exact cause of the fire was still not known and experts including from the Forensic Science Laboratory have rushed to the scene to ascertain the reasons behind the blaze, the DSP said. The police along with fire personnel have evacuated the workers and local residents including school children from a building in the factory's vicinity. Bibinagar police were further investigating.