A massive fire erupted at a storage facility belonging to the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited on Friday, causing extensive damage to transformers housed within the premises. The blaze, which occurred in the Gudhiyari area, led to the destruction of electrical equipment, predominantly transformers, stored at the facility. Although no casualties were reported, precautionary measures were taken, and residents living nearby were evacuated for their safety, news agency PTI reported.

A swift response was mounted, with over 10 fire tenders deployed to combat the flames, according to PTI. Additional fire tenders were summoned from nearby industries to augment the firefighting operation. Despite concerted efforts, the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time."A 132 KV power substation is located next to the storage facility, and efforts are to prevent the blaze from spreading there as it could affect power supply to parts of the city," an official told PTI.  Senior personnel from the district administration and police reached the spot. 

Later in the day, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inspected the power distribution plant, as per news agency ANI.