Fire at hydro plant in Telangana, 9 trapped

August 21, 2020 09:18

Nine people are trapped inside a hydroelectric plant in Telangana after a fire broke out at one of the power houses inside the plant late last night.

Ten people have been rescued from the Srisailam hydroelectric plant, which is near Telangana's border with Andhra Pradesh. The fire reportedly started at 10:30 pm.

According to initial reports, a short circuit at the underground hydroelectric power station situated at Srisailam's dam left bank reportedly led to the fire.

A team of disaster response force, NDRF, is currently trying to evacuate those trapped inside. They are being assisted by firemen from Atmakur Fire Station from Kurnool district.

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