Fire at Tirupati’s Socrates School; 350 Students escape unharmed
22 Aug 2024 12:47 PM IST
Cause suspected to be electrical short circuit.
Representational Image (Photo designed by Freepik)
Tirupati: More than 350 students narrowly escaped a disaster on Thursday morning when a fire broke out at Socrates High School at Bairagipatteda in Tirupati. Despite the alarming situation, all the children were safely evacuated without any injuries. The incident occurred in the morning as flames suddenly engulfed the penthouse of the school building. The school, which operates in a G+3 (ground plus three floors) structure, had approximately 350 students present at the time of the incident.
According to reports, the fire originated in the penthouse due to a suspected electrical short circuit. The presence of waste materials in the penthouse intensified the blaze, causing it to spread rapidly. Upon receiving information, fire services arrived at the scene and extinguished the flames.
"Swift action by the school administration averted what could have been a disaster. Upon detecting the fire, staff immediately evacuated all students from their classrooms and secured their safety just in time," a fire safety official involved in the rescue operation informed Deccan Chronicle.
The news of the fire spread quickly, causing panic among parents who rushed to the school. They were relieved to find their children safe and took them home. Parents pressed the school authorities to prioritise the installation of adequate fire safety equipment and remove any scrap material or potentially hazardous material from the school premises to ensure the safety of their children in the future.
According to reports, the fire originated in the penthouse due to a suspected electrical short circuit. The presence of waste materials in the penthouse intensified the blaze, causing it to spread rapidly. Upon receiving information, fire services arrived at the scene and extinguished the flames.
"Swift action by the school administration averted what could have been a disaster. Upon detecting the fire, staff immediately evacuated all students from their classrooms and secured their safety just in time," a fire safety official involved in the rescue operation informed Deccan Chronicle.
The news of the fire spread quickly, causing panic among parents who rushed to the school. They were relieved to find their children safe and took them home. Parents pressed the school authorities to prioritise the installation of adequate fire safety equipment and remove any scrap material or potentially hazardous material from the school premises to ensure the safety of their children in the future.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
Next Story
