A man died after a fire broke out at a petrol pump in Nirna village while he was sleeping. Police suspect an electrical short circuit
A man died after a fire broke out at a petrol pump in Nirna village of Bidar district's Chitaguppa taluk. Firefighters rushed to the location, while Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti inspected the site. Police suspect a short circuit and have registered a case at Mannaekkhelli Police Station.
Bidar: A man died after a fire broke out at a petrol pump in Nirna village of Chitaguppa taluk in Bidar district while he was sleeping on the premises.
According to preliminary information, the deceased was identified as Balaji Dasura. The fire reportedly broke out while he was asleep at the petrol pump, leaving him trapped inside the premises.
The incident occurred when other employees working at the petrol pump were reportedly on leave for the Dasara festival.
Bidar Petrol Pump Fire Claims Life of Sleeping Man
The victim was reportedly sleeping at the petrol pump when the fire broke out. He was unable to escape and died in the incident.
The exact circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the fire remain under investigation.
Following information about the incident, fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the location and began operations to control the flames.
Initial reports indicated that firefighters had brought more than half of the fire under control. However, the final extent of the damage has not yet been established.
Police Suspect Short Circuit Behind Bidar Petrol Pump Fire
Senior police officials, including Bidar Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, visited the accident site and inspected the premises.
According to preliminary information, an electrical short circuit is suspected to have triggered the fire. However, officials have not confirmed the exact cause.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine how the fire spread through the petrol pump premises.
Mannaekkhelli Police Register Case Over Petrol Pump Fire
A case has been registered at Mannaekkhelli Police Station in connection with the incident.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the man's death.
Further details regarding the damage to the petrol pump, the findings of the fire department and the progress of the investigation are awaited.
