Two persons were burnt alive in a major fire in the district during the wee hours of today. One of the deceased was a Fire Service personnel. Police said the fire had occurred in a cold storage warehouse in Madhira caused by electrical short-circuit.
Several bags of chilli stored in the warehouse were gutted. Police said one person working in the godown and a fire engine driver were caught in the fire and burnt alive. A fire engine was also partially burnt.
Deputy Speaker Mallu Bhatti Vikramarkha and district Collector Siddharth Jain visited the spot. The Collector has ordered an inquiry into the accident. Deputy Speaker has assured that the government would extend help to the fire victims.
Meanwhile, farrmers who lost their produce staged a dharna at the Madhira Tehsildar office, demanding compensation. (NSS)