Fire breaks out in transformer in Bareilly | Fire breaks out in transformer in Bareilly: Road had to be blocked; Fire brigade controlled the fire – Bareilly News

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Fierce fire causes panic in the market There was a commotion in the market when the transformer suddenly caught fire in the evening. As soon as smoke and flames started rising from the transformer, people panicked. Gulrez Khan, who is an eyewitness to the incident, said, “The fire was so intense that if the fire brigade team had not reached in time, a major accident could have happened.”

The fire brigade managed to control the fire in time As soon as the incident was reported, the fire brigade reached the spot and first of all the power supply was cut off. After this the team started trying to extinguish the fire. The fire was so fierce that the fire fighters had to work hard to control it. Due to the fire, traffic on both sides of the road was stopped, but traffic could be resumed only after the fire was controlled.

Smoke and flames started rising from the transformer and people got terrified.

A major accident was averted due to timely action Due to the prompt action of the fire brigade, a major loss was averted. Locals praised the fire brigade team, who arrived on time and brought the situation under control. However, the cause of the fire is not clear and investigation is underway.

Security alert issued After this incident, the electricity department and the fire department have appealed to the people to follow the rules of fire prevention and safety. Transformers and other electrical equipment in the area are being checked so that such incidents can be avoided.