A fire accident at the Kanchikacherla tahsildar office in the early hours of Friday caused partial damage to a collection of income and community certificates. Quick action by fire and emergency services personnel prevented the flames from reaching the main repository of crucial land and revenue documents, averting a potentially major administrative disaster.
Timeline of the Early Morning Blaze
The fire mishap was first reported between 5:00 am and 5:30 am on Friday. Firefighters rushed to the scene and engaged in operations to contain the blaze. According to Kanchikacherla Sub-Inspector P Viswanadh, the fire was successfully brought under control by 7:00 am. During the operation, all files from the affected area were shifted out to ensure their safety.
Heroic Efforts Save Crucial Land Records
The timely intervention of the fire department proved critical. The fire fighters prevented the flames from spreading to the main record room, which houses the all-important land records and other vital documents of the revenue department. This action saved countless essential files from destruction. The damage was largely confined to the revenue section where the income and community certificates were stored, many of which were partially gutted.
Investigation Launched Into Cause
Authorities have not yet determined the origin of the fire. A case has been registered and a probe is currently underway to ascertain the exact cause behind the incident. The investigation will examine all possibilities to prevent such accidents in the future and ensure the security of important public documents.
The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of physical document storage and the ever-present need for robust fire safety measures in government offices handling critical citizen records.
