Nagpur: Panic gripped the Chhapru Nagar Chowk area on Wednesday morning after a power transformer caught fire suddenly, triggering chaos among residents. The blaze escalated rapidly, sending thick smoke into the air and creating fear among people in the vicinity.
Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information and brought the fire under control after a strenuous operation. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant disruption.
The fire led to a complete power outage in the area, leaving residents struggling without electricity amid intense heat conditions. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, though preliminary suspicion points to extreme heat and overloading.
With temperatures in Nagpur touching nearly 45 degrees Celsius, the strain on electrical infrastructure has increased considerably. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious and use electrical appliances responsibly to prevent such incidents.
