A fire broke out at Tar Distillation Unit of Steel Authority of India (SAI)’s Bhilai plant on Friday morning, but there was no report of any loss of life or injury.
According to a SAI press release the fire broke out at Coke Ovens and Coal Chemicals (CO&CC) department at 8.30am.
Immediately, the fire tenders were rushed to the site and the blaze was promptly controlled.
“There has been no loss of life or any injury to any of the persons working in or around the site,” the release said.
The reason for the fire is being probed into.
Meanwhile, there has not been any disruption in the plant’s normal operation.
Senior officers of the plant, including CEO and EDs reached the spot for coordinating efforts to control the fire and damage.
“Ten fire tenders were pressed into service and around 50 firemen and officers of the Plant’s Fire Services Dept bravely fought the fire, which was controlled by around 11.30am,” the release added.
One fire tender from NSPCL and two fire tenders each from Durg and Raipur Nagar Nigam also reached the area as standby arrangement.
A committee has been constituted by the plant’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Under the chairmanship of Executive Director (Materials Management), the committee will probe into the cause of fire and also estimate the extent of damage.
