Fire at electrical sub-station in Kothagudem

June 2021Published 18 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: Sitarampatnam in Paloncha mandal, Kothagudem district, India
What: A fire broke out at an electrical sub-station
Injuries: None reported
Response: Fire engines and firefighters from KTPS engaged
Cause: Electrical short-circuit suspected

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What happened

On 15 June 2021 a fire broke out at an electrical sub-station at Sitarampatnam in Paloncha mandal, Kothagudem district, India. An electrical short-circuit was suspected. Fire engines and firefighters from KTPS were engaged to put the fire out, and senior officials visited the sub-station. Officials said no one was injured. The report does not say whether the fire was put out, what was damaged, or whether power supply was affected.

Contributing factors

An electrical short-circuit was suspected. The report does not confirm a cause.

Lessons learned

A suspected short-circuit at a sub-station must stay unconfirmed until the failed item is found and examined.
Local fire cover, including plant crews, should be called early to electrical sub-station fires.

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Source

telanganatoday.com

Published 2026-09-18. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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