Categories: News/City Updates

Explosion in house at Gopalapatnam triggers panic

Fire broke out, followed by a loud explosion, at a house in the limits of the Gopalapatnam police station on Sunday (March 15) night.

According to reports, crackers stored in the house at Rajaka Colony caused an explosion, creating panic among the residents in the area.

Locals tried to bring the fire under control before the fire brigade personnel reached the spot.

The building was partially damaged due to the explosion. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.

It is learnt that the building was being used for the storage of crackers.

Following the information, the Gopalapatnam police rushed to the spot. They registered a case and are enquiring with the people about the owner and other details.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag website and Instagram for more city and news updates.

This article is written by Senior Journalist Lakkoju Nagesh Babu
Team Yo! Vizag

Recent Posts

Eco-tourism to boost with eco-friendly night stays in Vizag!

The Forest Department is preparing to launch eco-tourism with overnight activities at the Kambalakonda Wildlife…

2 minutes ago

Anakapalle-Cherlapalli weekly express flagged off

C.M. Ramesh, Chairman of the Railway Standing Committee and Member of Parliament from Anakapalle, has…

3 hours ago

Best seafood restaurants in Vizag that every food lover must visit!

As a coastal city, Visakhapatnam has a wide range of seafood options. Starting with spicy…

2 days ago

The Underrated Side of Disney: Hidden Gems Worth Watching

Disney is known for iconic blockbusters like The Lion King and Frozen that have defined…

2 days ago

10 Ghibli Masterpieces That Define Magical Storytelling!

Studio Ghibli is a legendary Japanese animation studio known for its beautiful hand-drawn films, emotional…

2 days ago

Collector felicitates best performers in SSC

District Collector M Abhishikth Kishore has said that right thinking is the first step to…

2 days ago