Puttur: A fire broke out at a house near Jidekallu College following an explosion in the refrigerator, causing significant damage to the property. The incident occurred at the residence of Monappa. Fortunately, no one was home at the time of the explosion, preventing any injuries or casualties.
The explosion and subsequent fire caused considerable alarm in the neighborhood. Upon hearing the explosion, college students from nearby Jidekallu College and local residents rushed to the scene to help. They attempted to extinguish the flames using available resources before the fire brigade arrived.
Despite their efforts, the fire continued to spread, and the fire brigade was called to take over the firefighting operations. The firefighters managed to control and eventually extinguish the blaze, but not before it caused extensive damage to the house.
The cause of the refrigerator explosion is yet to be determined, and authorities are conducting an investigation to understand what led to this incident. Electrical short circuits or malfunctioning components within the refrigerator are potential causes that will be examined.
Monappa’s family is relieved that no one was present during the fire, though they now face the challenge of dealing with the damage to their home. The incident has raised awareness about the importance of maintaining household appliances and ensuring they are in good working condition to prevent such accidents.