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Telangana: Lorry reduced to ashes after catching fire in Medchal-Malkajgiri

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Medchal-Malkajgiri:  A fire broke out in a lorry carrying raw materials in Telanagan's Medchal-Malkajgiri district on Wednesday night, a fire official said.

No loss of life was reported in the incident.


The incident was reported within the limits of Jeedimetla Police Station in Hyderabad.

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The fire official further said that the fire broke out after the lorry came into contact with a high-tension wire.

"The tyres of the lorry burst and the fire spread due to the presence of turpentine oil," the official added.

Lorry destroyed in the fire 

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The official said that the lorry was destroyed in the fire incident, with damage estimated at Rs 9 lakhs. "There was no loss of life."

Two fire tenders were deployed to bring the flames under control. (With Agency Inputs) 
 

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