Two ATM machines gutted in Telangana’s Jogipet in fire accident
Two ATM machines were gutted in a fire at Jogipet vegetable market in Sangareddy during the early hours of Friday. Nearby residents panicked as flames threatened surrounding houses, while police examined CCTV footage and banks assessed possible cash losses
Sangareddy: Two ATM machines were gutted in a fire that broke out at the vegetable market in Jogipet town during the early hours of Friday, triggering panic in the surrounding residential area.
Locals were alerted by the ATMs’ security alarm and noticed flames engulfing the machines. They immediately informed the Fire Department, following which firefighters rushed to the spot with a fire tender. However, by the time the blaze was brought under control, both ATMs had been almost completely gutted.
Officials of the respective banks were inspecting the machines to ascertain whether the cash stored inside remained intact.
Meanwhile, police launched an investigation and examined CCTV footage to determine the cause of the fire.
The incident created panic among nearby residents, who woke up from their sleep and attempted to douse the flames, fearing that the fire would spread to their houses.
The extent of the property loss is being assessed.
