Fire breaks out at 66 KV sub-station in Surendranagar's Sayla due to firecrackers

A fire suddenly broke out during the afternoon at the GETCO 66 KV sub-station located on the Sayla highway in Surendranagar district. According to a report by Sandesh, the fire, triggered by sparks from firecrackers, spread to the PGVCL office and the tri-bhej area of the complex situated near the sub-station wall. Due to the combustion of waste and old plastic meter boxes lying in the corner, the fire was poised to take a formidable form.

At the time of the incident, no responsible officers were present at the sub-station or the PGVCL office, and it has been learned that they were resting in a holiday mood. Despite this serious situation, the fire department was not notified by the administration. Fortunately, an employee present at the spot showed courage, started the motor, and sprayed water using a pipe, through which the fire was brought under control in time.

Had this fire become more widespread, the sub-station, which supplies electricity to several areas of the taluka, could have suffered significant damage. Heavy resentment is being observed among local residents due to this negligence and carelessness of the administration.