Vijayawada, April 29: Massive fire struck the village of Kakinada on Friday, burning down at least 100 houses. High number of casualties are expected. The fire is escalating. Dozens of fire tenders have been dispatched to bring the situation under control.
The fire broke out at 5:20 PM in the evening. As of now, the reason behind the fire could not be ascertained. However, villagers have left their homes as the fire is spreading in a rampant manner. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has instructed district officials to take stock of the situation.http://www.india.com/news/india/andhra-pradesh-massive-fire-in-kakinada-burns-down-100-houses-casualties-expected-1147474/
KAKINADA: Nearly 150 huts were gutted in a fire in Parlovapeta area on the outskirts of Kakinada city this evening, police said.
Personnels of Kakinada Fire Office and a rescue team from the nearby Nagarjuna Fertilizers unit rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, police said, adding, the fire spread quickly because the area is close to the coast.
However, no casualities have been reported.
Premilinary probe suggests that the leakage from a gas cyliner may be the reason for the blaze.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister N Chinarajappa, who visited the spot, assured all possible help for those whose houses were destroyed in the fire.
Personnels of Kakinada Fire Office and a rescue team from the nearby Nagarjuna Fertilizers unit rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control, police said, adding, the fire spread quickly because the area is close to the coast.
However, no casualities have been reported.
Premilinary probe suggests that the leakage from a gas cyliner may be the reason for the blaze.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister N Chinarajappa, who visited the spot, assured all possible help for those whose houses were destroyed in the fire.
