Hyderabad: A fire broke out at the under-construction Yadadri Ultra Mega Thermal Power Station in Nalgonda district on Sunday after an oil leakage in Unit-3, damaging control cables and valves in the turbine-driven boiler feed pump area.
Officials said the fire erupted suddenly near the pump section of the plant, triggering panic among engineers and workers present at the site. Preliminary findings suggested that leaked lubrication oil caught fire and caused the flames to spread rapidly across the area.
Thick black smoke engulfed parts of the power station as the fire intensified. Sources said control cables and several important valves in the affected section suffered extensive damage due to the blaze.
Yadadri thermal plant fire sparks internal probe
Plant staff and fire safety teams responded immediately and brought the fire under control before it could spread to the main turbines and boilers. Officials confirmed that the major machinery remained safe despite the intensity of the incident.
Authorities also stated that no casualties or injuries were reported in the fire accident. Senior officials of TGGENCO visited the spot and reviewed the situation after receiving information about the incident.
The power utility ordered an internal inquiry to assess the extent of the damage and determine the exact cause of the fire. Officials are expected to submit a detailed report after completing the investigation.