Srisailam power plant fire: 9 dead bodies found; Telangana CM orders CID probe
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday (August 21, 2020) ordered a CID investigation into the fire which broke out at the Srisailam hydroelectric power plant following an explosion late on Thursday.
Aug 21, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
Srisailam power plant fire: Two bodies found, 10 people rescued; some others still feared trapped
The Nagarkurnool Collector on Friday claimed that the body of an Assistant Engineer has been recovered from the Srisailam hydroelectric power plant where a major fire erupted following an explosion late on Thursday.
Aug 21, 2020, 15:00 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy cancels visit to Srisailam after fire mishap
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday (August 21) cancelled his scheduled trip to Srisailam following a fire accident in the left bank powerhouse on the neighbouring Telangana side late Thursday night.
Aug 21, 2020, 14:36 PM IST
Fire breaks out in powerhouse of Srisailam hydroelectric plant in Telangana, 9 feared trapped; thick smoke hampers rescue effort
Of the 17 persons reported to be present at the spot, 8 persons escaped to safety through a tunnel whereas the remaining nine are believed to be trapped inside the complex. Those trapped include six TS Genco employees and three private company employees.
Aug 21, 2020, 07:30 AM IST
