Last Updated on January 21, 2025 by The Health Master
Fire breakout
A minor fire breakout occurred early in the morning on Tuesday at MetroChem API Pvt Ltd, a pharmaceutical company situated at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City in Parawada, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Response by Fire Department
The fire breakout, which occurred in the effluent treatment plant around 6:30 am.
The fire incident was promptly brought under control by the prompt response of local fire departments.
Firefighters of the fire department reached the place within minutes and successfully extinguished the flames within about 20 minutes.
No Injuries Reported
Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the company, and no employee or any other personnel were present at the site during the fire breakout.
Investigation
After the incident, local authorities, which include the Superintendent of Police, Tuhin Sinha, along with other officials from the factories inspectorate department, revenue department, and police department, are conducting a thorough investigation to know the real cause of the fire.
Importance of Industrial Fire Safety
This incident underscores the importance of fire safety measures within industrial premises, particularly in sectors like pharmaceutical industries where flammable materials and potentially hazardous processes are common in use for manufacturing the drugs.
1. What is the reason for the fire breakout at MetroChem API?
The real cause of the fire breakdown at the pharma plant is currently under investigation by the local authorities.
2. Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported during the fire breakout.
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