Massive fire breaks out at gated community in Hyderabad after family left Geyser on
Celebrations took a drastic turn at Aparna Sarovar Zenith gated community in Hyderabad after a massive fire broke out due to short circuit.
Diwali celebrations took a drastic turn at Aparna Sarovar Zenith gated community in Hyderabad’s Nallagandla after a massive fire broke out due to short circuit. This led in the destruction of two rooms.
The fire accident took place while a family was out for Diwali shopping. They had allegedly left the geyser turned on before leaving. With the society using additional power for festive activities, a short circuit ensued, leading to the complete destruction of the two rooms. No casualties were reported in the incident.
A video capturing the incident has circulated on social media, drawing attention to the importance of adhering to safety basics even in luxurious gated communities. The caption along with the post read, “You could live in a luxurious gated community but you still have to follow the basics. Family switched on the geyser & stepped out for #Diwali shopping. 2 rooms gutted due to short circuit as entire society was drawing extra power for festival bash. Aparna, Nallagandla”
Watch the video here:
#Hyderabad: You could live in a luxurious gated community but you still have to follow the basics. Family switched on the geyser & stepped out for #Diwali shopping. 2 rooms gutted due to short circuit as entire society was drawing extra power for festival bash. Aparna,Nallagandla pic.twitter.com/aMgwfodvgr
— Krishnamurthy (@krishna0302) November 11, 2023
With over 64k views since getting uploaded, the video has prompted various comments from viewers. Some netizens speculated about the possible causes, suggesting that old or faulty water geysers might be responsible. Some people even raised concerns about the electrical components, calling for a root cause analysis (RCA) to determine the exact reasons behind the mishap.
One user even pointed out the importance of safety measures such as Earth leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) and Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB), stating that these devices should have tripped in case of an earth fault. The discussion also touched upon the need for a thorough examination to identify any faulty wirings or connections.
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