The firecrackers manufacturing unit where an explosion occurred, in Kailapatnam or Kotavuratla Mandal in the Anakapalli district. | Photo credit: KR Deepak
The furious fire and the clouds of thick black smoke that extended through the sky seemed sinister from distance.
But when one approached the explosion site, the Shahatrtred remains of the structure that housed the manufacturing unit of Petard and the bodies of the deceased that lay scattered in the facilities reflected the intensity of the explosion, recalls the site of the fire officer’s site, whom Kailasapatnam or Kotavuratla Mandal in the Anakapalli district on Sunday.
Kotavuratla police staff, Nakkapalli and Payakapeta rushed to the place. But before they arrived, Kaillasapatnam residents reached the unit located about two km from the town and began the rescue operation.
While some tried to turn off the fire with water cubes, others desperately sought any person trapped inside the unit.
“We formed several teams. While some focused on spraying the flames, trying to cut their way, others helped take the injuries of the building. Many were in shock and coughed due to the inhalation of smoke. Some others,” says Swamy.
“As the path that leads to the unit is narrow and the main section of the factory is located near it, the flames and the thick smoke wrapped it quickly. This made it extremely difficult for firefighters to access the site and carry out rescue operations.
The sub -inspectors Kumara Swamy, Rameh and Inspector Ramakrishna and some others assured that all the injured were transferred to ambulances that had been maintained for about 400 meters from the accident site.
Emergency services, including the police and the Fire Brigade, played a vital role in the rescue of the victims and controlling the fire. It is important to highlight that they quickly acted in ensuring the large stock of firecrackers and raw materials stored in the facilities. His efforts prevented the fire from spreading even more.
Fire staff that eliminates firecrackers and other raw materials recovered from the site, in Kailapatnam or Kotavuratla mandal in the Anakapalli district on Monday. | Photo credit: KR Deepak
While three blocks of the manufacturing unit were completely detention, the police and firefighters worked hard to ensure that the flames did not reach the warehouse where large amounts of firecrackers and raw materials were stored. They worked for approximately two hours, continuously spraying water to prevent the fire from spreading.
“In general, the unit does not contain a lot of firecrackers. It was learned that they recovered good orders since several festivals are just around the corner,” a police officer said Monday.
Hey, however, does not want to reach a conclusion that it is the reason for the explosion, since the investigation is underway.
Police and firefighters, with the help of experts, eliminated the lots of firecrackers and raw materials in an isolated place near the unit.
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Meanwhile, a sadness lever descended on Kailapatnam since four people in the village were killed in the explosion. The families of the deceased performance are the last rites of his beloved.
“This is the first time that our village has a Sen situation.
According to residents, the explosion was so powerful that it could be heard from up to two or three km. It was so intense that some ships fell into the kitchen, they recalled.
Published – April 15, 2025 12:15 am isth