Fire Erupts on Jaipur Express at Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Fire breaks out in Jaipur Express at Nampally railway station
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A fire broke out in the air-conditioned coach of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Express at Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad, Telangana, on May 16. Quick action by the Fire Services Department prevented any casualties or injuries, as the fire was controlled shortly after it started.
- 01The incident occurred at Nampally Railway Station on Platform No 04 at approximately 6:40 PM.
- 02The fire originated from the air-conditioning unit of Bogie No B1 of the train.
- 03District Fire Officer Thagaram Venkanna oversaw the firefighting efforts on-site.
- 04Fire tenders from Niloufer outpost and a Water Bowser from Gowliguda were dispatched to the scene.
- 05No casualties or injuries were reported due to the swift response of the firefighting teams.
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On May 16, a fire incident occurred at Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad, Telangana, involving the Hyderabad-Jaipur Express (Train No 12720). The fire broke out in the air-conditioned coach, specifically Bogie No B1, while the train was stationary on Platform No 04. The Fire Control Room received an emergency call at around 6:40 PM, prompting immediate action from local fire services. Fire tenders from Niloufer outpost and a Water Bowser from Gowliguda were dispatched quickly to the scene. District Fire Officer Thagaram Venkanna arrived promptly to supervise the firefighting operations. His leadership, along with the efforts of Assistant District Fire Officer Bhanu Pratap and Station Fire Officer B Sudhakar, ensured that the fire was brought under control swiftly, averting a potential disaster. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from the air-conditioning unit of the affected bogie. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries were reported, highlighting the effective coordination and quick response of the Fire Services Department.
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The quick response of the fire services ensured that no injuries occurred, preventing a possible disaster at a busy railway station.
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