Major fire at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant damages key components

A major fire broke out at the Yadadri Ultra Mega Thermal Power Station on Sunday, damaging key components near the Unit 3 boiler feed pump. Officials said no casualties were reported, while preliminary investigations suggest a lubrication oil leak triggered the incident.

Nalgonda: A major fire erupted at Yadadri Ultra Mega Thermal Power Station (YATP) on Sunday, leaving a few key components extensively damaged. Officials claimed there was no loss of life or injuries in the incident.

The fire erupted near the turbine-driven boiler feed pump at the Unit 3 location in the plant. Immediately, the workers and officials working at the plant ran for their lives.

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According to preliminary investigation, it has been ascertained that the fire occurred due to lubrication oil leakage at the pump. Due to the oil leakage, thick smoke enveloped the plant area.

A few key components, including control cables and valves, were damaged in the fire. With the plant staff responding immediately and extinguishing the fire, main equipment, including turbines and boilers, was not affected by the fire, as per reports.

The TGGENCO officials have reached the spot to ascertain reasons behind the incident and the loss suffered. An internal inquiry has also been ordered into the incident, the reports said.