Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India
A fire and explosion at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd in Anakapalli on Wednesday led to 17 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The incident occurred at 2:15 p.m. during lunchtime, which limited the number of workers present. Injured individuals were rushed to hospitals with severe burns and injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a high-level investigation into the disaster and has promised strict action against the management if negligence is found to be a factor. The investigation will seek to determine the exact cause of the fire and explosion.
