Panic spread across the Chhapru Nagar Chowk area on Wednesday morning after a power transformer suddenly caught fire, creating chaos among local residents. The flames intensified quickly, with thick smoke billowing into the air and alarming people nearby.
Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot soon after receiving the alert and managed to bring the blaze under control following a lengthy operation. No injuries were reported in the incident, though it caused major disruption in the locality.
The fire triggered a complete power outage in the area, leaving residents without electricity amid the scorching heat. While the exact cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed, initial suspicion suggests overheating and overloading as possible reasons.
With Nagpur witnessing temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius, pressure on the city’s electrical infrastructure has risen sharply. Authorities have appealed to citizens to use electrical appliances cautiously to help avoid such mishaps.
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