A significant fire erupted at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) camp office and guest house near the Medigadda barrage in Ambatpally village, Mahadevpur mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, on Sunday afternoon. The blaze extensively damaged the temporary structure, but officials confirmed no injuries or casualties.
Fire Incident Details
According to fire officials, the fire started around 3:30 pm when farmers in nearby agricultural fields allegedly set fire to crop waste and stubble. District fire officer KV Satish Kumar reported that the guest house, constructed with iron sheds and temporary materials, comprised approximately 10 rooms spread over a large area. “One side of the structure had already collapsed by the time we reached the spot. Farmers claimed that due to strong winds, the flames rapidly spread towards the guest house premises, engulfing the structure within minutes. Furniture, office materials, and other property inside the building were extensively damaged in the fire,” he stated.
Damage and Response
Initial information from L&T officials indicated that some files and computers were destroyed, though they contained private company data unrelated to the Kaleshwaram project. Fire officials said the exact extent of the losses would be assessed after concerned authorities inspect the site. The fire was completely brought under control by 7:30 pm, although smoke continued to billow from the site for some time afterward. Three fire vehicles were pressed into service to bring the flames under control.
