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Naidu orders vigil after festival fires’ spree
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directs AP officials to take strict preventive measures following fire accidents in Vizianagaram, Krishna, and NTR districts.
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AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati: In the wake of a series of fire accidents in the state, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to remain alert and take preventive measures.
The Chief Minister enquired about several fire incidents that occurred in various parts of the state, including one in Rajam in Vizianagaram district.
A major fire broke out at an automobile showroom in Rajam, resulting in significant property damage. The blaze was triggered when Diwali firecrackers accidentally landed on the premises.
Senior fire department officials informed the Chief Minister that they reached the site promptly and extinguished the flames.
Spare parts and engine oil worth over Rs.25 lakh were gutted in the fire. Officials said the fire spread rapidly due to lubricants, resulting in massive property loss.In Gannavaram in Krishna district, sparks from firecrackers ignited a furniture shop, while in Tiruvuru in NTR district, another shop was gutted following a short circuit.
The Chief Minister expressed his concern over the property losses caused by these fires. After reviewing the three incidents, he directed officials to remain alert and take appropriate precautionary measures.
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