Swift Response Quells Blaze at Dumka Solar Plant

A fire erupted in the battery room of a solar plant at Dumka airport, Jharkhand, but was quickly contained without injuries. The blaze was likely due to a short circuit. Authorities acted swiftly, and the private agency managing the plant will investigate the technical issues.

A fire ignited in the battery storage room of a solar plant situated at Dumka Airport in Jharkhand, officials reported Thursday.

Thanks to prompt intervention, the blaze at Sidhu Kanhu Airport was extinguished swiftly, ensuring no injuries occurred, according to the Director of Operations, Civil Aviation Department, Jharkhand.

Dumka's Deputy Commissioner confirmed the fire was restricted to the solar plant's vicinity and emphasized there was no major damage. Authorities have tasked the responsible private agency to address the underlying technical problems.

(With inputs from agencies.)