Fire in spinning mill, four cotton godowns gutted
The Hindu
Seven fire tenders trying to extinguish flames at the spot, says RFO Srinivasulu.
Fire broke out in Mohan Spintex India Private Limited, in the district. Cotton bales stored in four godowns was gutted in the mishap.
Fire was not controlled even after five hours. However, no casualties were reported, the fire authorities said.
The Hanuman Junction fire station officials received a call about fire incident in the spinning mill located at Remalle village in Bapulapadu mandal, on Wednesday morning. Fire tenders from seven stations were deputed to extinguish flames, said Regional Fire Officer (RFO) G. Srinivasulu.
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