Belagavi Public Works and District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi visited Sneham Taping Solutions in Navage village on Wednesday following a devastating fire accident that occurred late Tuesday. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, resulted in the death of one labourer and injuries to three others.
The deceased has been identified as Yallappa Gundyagol (21) from Markendeya Nagar. The fire, which started around 7 pm, was finally extinguished by 6 pm the next day. During his visit, Jarkiholi reviewed the incident and assessed the factory’s safety measures. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan provided details on the fire’s suspected cause and the role of combustive chemicals and raw materials in exacerbating the blaze.
The Department of Electrical Inspectorate and the Factories and Boilers Department are set to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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