Massive Blaze Hits NTPC Solar Plant Godown in Gujarat's Dahod
A large fire broke out on Monday night at a storage facility holding materials for a 70 MW solar power project by NTPC in Bhatiwada village, Dahod, Gujarat. Firefighting operations continued through the night, officials reported on Tuesday.The fire began around 9:30 pm, severely damaging the godown. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagdish Bhandari, all employees and security personnel present at the site, around 11 in total, were safely evacuated.fire
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The blaze caused significant destruction, gutting most of the materials stored. Firefighters from Dahod and nearby towns, including Jhalod, Chhota Udepur, and Godhra, were deployed to control the fire. Officials noted that strong winds made the operation more challenging.
An NTPC team member said the fire was first noticed around 9:15 pm, and emergency services were called immediately. Despite quick action, the fire spread rapidly due to wind conditions, and the stored equipment could not be saved, leading to considerable financial losses.
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