On a Wednesday evening, a major fire broke out in a private pipe company in the SIDCO industrial estate in Usilampatti, Tamil Nadu. As per the information shared by an official from the fire and rescue services department, the potential cause of the fire was an electric short-circuit.
Though no human lives were lost, goods worth lakhs were destroyed. Electrical faults are common causes that initiate fire in multiple scenarios.
But can such lapses be avoided in the future? Let us take a look.
Such mishaps may have multiple effects on the people. It jeopardizes one’s health and can be psychologically and physically taxing. It also results in financial discrepancies due to the monetary loss, leading to business interruption or even bankruptcy.
Thus, precaution is mandatory to avoid such unforeseen mishaps everywhere. All places with electricity supply, like workplaces, houses, hospitals, institutions, shops, etc., must have a reliable fire alarm and detection system installed there. As observed in the case of Usilampatti, a minor distraction caused a series of disturbing events and loss, which could have been prevented with a few precautionary measures.
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Fire break-outs risk is common in areas with poor safety equipment installation. Stat-XTM units are capable of protecting all high fire-risk component areas. It is critical to choose precautionary products wisely to avoid disasters.
Especially when talking about electric short-circuits, there are severe chances of fire spreading considerably and resulting in significant destruction.
Precautions against such risks are a must!
This case study of Usilampatti provides a testament to the same. Many fire mishaps can be avoided in the future with proper technical supervision and assistance. Our safety depends entirely on our actions and preferences.
Fire break-outs also affect the environment simultaneously, and the fumes and smoke released become poisonous to the living beings who inhale it. As responsible humans, it is necessary to take every measure to prevent such disturbing and hazardous accidents.
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