STATE-PSC
Fire in Kollam destroyed fishing boats; rescue efforts faced infrastructure challenges.
Summary
A fire in Kollam destroyed ten fishing boats, with rescue efforts hampered by explosions and poor infrastructure. Local residents and fire services prevented further damage by moving other boats.
Key Points
- Incident: Fire destroyed ten fishing boats.
- Location: Kollam.
- Challenges: Explosions of gas cylinders and poor road connectivity hindered rescue.
- Response: Local residents and fire services prevented further damage.
Full Article
Rescue operations severely hampered by explosion of onboard gas cylinders and poor road connectivity to the area. Despite the challenges, local residents and Fire and Rescue Services manage to prevent a larger disaster by successfully moving eight other moored boats away from the flames
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