A major fire erupted at the Berry Alloys Limited at the APIIC Growth Centre near Bobbili in Vizianagaram district on Tuesday. Two migrant workers hailing from Bihar sustained injuries in the incident.
The blaze spread rapidly through the combustible storage units, prompting on-duty workers and security personnel to run for safety. According to The New Indian Express, based on local information, multiple fire tenders from Bobbili, Salur, Gajapatinagaram, and Parvathipuram rushed to the spot and launched operations to bring the inferno under control.
The injured workers have been shifted to a private hospital in Bobbili for treatment. Further details regarding their condition are awaited.
The New Indian Express reported that workers have alleged gross negligence on the part of the management. They stated that a lack of standard fire safety protocols and protective gear is causing recurrent blazes, putting employees’ lives at severe risk.
This incident highlights the critical importance of worker safety and fire prevention measures in industrial areas across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Such accidents not only endanger the lives of workers but also disrupt industrial production and operations.