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Firefighting Efforts Continue at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant After Massive Blaze

A major fire in the SMS-2 unit is being contained, with no casualties reported and investigations into the cause underway.

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Overview

  • A massive fire broke out at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant's SMS-2 unit on Friday, prompting an extensive emergency response.
  • Firefighting teams are actively working to control the blaze, which has been partially contained as of the latest updates.
  • No casualties have been reported so far, and authorities are conducting damage assessments at the site.
  • Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, with further updates awaited from plant officials.
  • In a separate incident in Mumbai, firefighter Ajindra Sawant sustained hand injuries while battling a shop fire and is receiving treatment at Nair Hospital.