A fire broke out at the scrap yard of HAL’s Foundry & Forge Division on Old Airport Road creating panic among the residents on Wednesday morning. The alarm was raised around 9 a.m. following which an HAL emergency team rushed to the spot.
HAL, in a press release, said the scrap included magnesium metal, and that the fire was contained using dry chemical fire extinguishers. “There is no damage to any property and no casualty is reported due to the fire. An investigation is on,” said HAL in a press release.
Eight fire tenders of HAL were pressed into service to douse the fire, while the police cordoned off the area. No one was injured in the incident. Fire and emergency service personnel were at the spot to extend help to HAL if required. According to the police the fire was brought under control in two hours.
