A fire damaged the control room of a BSNL tower at a complex in Herbertpur, Vikasnagar, on Saturday morning. Police and fire service personnel worked to contain the blaze after receiving information at about 9am.
The fire was reported in the control room spread across 2 rooms above the complex. Equipment stored inside, including batteries, panels and wires, suffered extensive damage.
BSNL officials who visited the site said the incident caused losses running into lakhs. The exact value of the damage has not been stated.
Police and fire teams respond
Herbertpur outin-charge Mayank Tyagi said police personnel reached the location soon after the alert. They began efforts to control the fire before a fire brigade vehicle arrived.
The blaze was brought under control after the fire service joined the operation. The response prevented the incident from continuing inside the tower’s control-room area, according to the information available.
Cause under examination
A short circuit is being considered the preliminary cause of the fire. Officials said the circumstances leading to the incident are still being examined.
The affected control room contained batteries, panels, wiring and other BSNL equipment. The reported damage is limited in the available information to the control-room facilities and items kept inside them.
Conclusion
The Herbertpur fire damaged 2 rooms used as a BSNL tower control room and caused reported losses running into lakhs. Authorities are examining whether a short circuit triggered the blaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the fire occur?
The fire occurred in the control room of a BSNL tower at a complex in Herbertpur, Vikasnagar.
Q. When was the fire reported?
The incident was reported on Saturday morning at about 9am.
Q. What was damaged in the fire?
Batteries, panels, wires and other equipment inside the control room were damaged.
Q. How many rooms were affected?
The control room was located across 2 rooms above the complex, and both were affected by the fire.
Q. Who brought the fire under control?
Police personnel and the fire service responded to the incident and brought the blaze under control.
Q. What is the suspected cause?
Officials said a short circuit appeared to be the preliminary cause, but the circumstances are being investigated.
Q. How much loss did BSNL report?
BSNL officials said the company suffered losses running into lakhs. The exact amount has not been provided.
