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Fire Erupts at Mahabharat Anubhav Kendra, Probe Launched
24 May
Summary
- Fire broke out in the basement due to electrical panel and battery explosions.
- No injuries reported as staff evacuated crowds immediately.
- A five-member committee will investigate the lapse within three days.
A major fire, fueled by explosions in electrical panels and batteries, erupted in the basement of the Mahabharat Anubhav Kendra at Jyotisar on Sunday afternoon. The district administration has swiftly formed a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate the incident.
On-duty staff successfully evacuated the crowds immediately after the fire alarms sounded, preventing any injuries. Firefighters from Kurukshetra and Pehowa responded promptly, bringing the blaze under control. Preliminary indicators suggest that intense summer heat may have led to an electrical overload and subsequent explosions within the battery and electrical routing panel area.
The premises have been ordered closed for several days to allow for emergency engineering repairs and structural safety audits. The facility will only reopen after rigorous electrical and fire compliance checks are completed. The investigation committee, chaired by the additional deputy commissioner, has a three-day deadline to submit its findings, including damage assessment and accountability, along with recommendations for future prevention.
