AHMEDABAD: A fire broke out in an equipment testing facility on Isro’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) campus in Satellite on Thursday afternoon. Sources in the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) mentioned the fire was once quickly controlled however it took 3 and a half hours to clear the smoke and make sure there have been no flames left and that the fire wouldn’t unfold.
“The fire-fighting operation began with seven cars however 24 cars have been eventually engaged, because of the importance of the campus,” mentioned an AFES legit.
A commentary from SAC mentioned that the fire took place in Building 37 at about 1.15pm.
“The fire wing of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at SAC rushed to the spot and attempted to keep an eye on the blaze. Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) workforce quickly reached the web site and battled the fire,” the commentary mentioned.
“Mukesh Kumar, municipal commissioner; Vikrant Pandey, district collector; M F Dastoor, leader fire officer and particular director, FSL, reached the web site and supervised the operation,” the commentary mentioned.
According to SAC, the fire was once controlled in one and a half hour. “Two CISF workforce and two AFES workforce engaged in the firefighting reported breathlessness and have been handled at a nearby medical institution,” the commentary mentioned.
“The instant reason behind the fire has not been identified and it will be confirmed best after an investigation via the competent government. The incident is not expected to have an effect on projects and programmes of SAC/Isro significantly,” the commentary from SAC mentioned.
Sources with first-hand data mentioned the fire had started in the construction’s insulation foam. The fire itself was once not giant however smoke unfold through the the construction and its atmosphere.
The follow-up operation was once thus to clear the smoke so technical experts could take a look at the equipment and verify that there was once no further risk of fireside.
“The fire-fighting operation began with seven cars however 24 cars have been eventually engaged, because of the importance of the campus,” mentioned an AFES legit.
A commentary from SAC mentioned that the fire took place in Building 37 at about 1.15pm.
“The fire wing of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at SAC rushed to the spot and attempted to keep an eye on the blaze. Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) workforce quickly reached the web site and battled the fire,” the commentary mentioned.
“Mukesh Kumar, municipal commissioner; Vikrant Pandey, district collector; M F Dastoor, leader fire officer and particular director, FSL, reached the web site and supervised the operation,” the commentary mentioned.
According to SAC, the fire was once controlled in one and a half hour. “Two CISF workforce and two AFES workforce engaged in the firefighting reported breathlessness and have been handled at a nearby medical institution,” the commentary mentioned.
“The instant reason behind the fire has not been identified and it will be confirmed best after an investigation via the competent government. The incident is not expected to have an effect on projects and programmes of SAC/Isro significantly,” the commentary from SAC mentioned.
Sources with first-hand data mentioned the fire had started in the construction’s insulation foam. The fire itself was once not giant however smoke unfold through the the construction and its atmosphere.
The follow-up operation was once thus to clear the smoke so technical experts could take a look at the equipment and verify that there was once no further risk of fireside.
Fire breaks out in testing lab at SAC
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