Published Jun 23, 2026 | 7:30 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 23, 2026 | 7:30 AM
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Synopsis: At least two workers were dead, and many others were feared injured in a major fire mishap at a unit in Paravada Pharma City of Visakhapatnam. The incident occurred on the premises of Dakshin Energy.
At least two workers were dead, and many others were feared injured in a major fire mishap at a unit in Paravada Pharma City in Visakhapatnam early on Tuesday, 23 June.
The incident occurred on the premises of Dakshin Energy at Paravada on the outskirts of the port city.
Senior police and fire officials rushed to the spot, and efforts are underway to douse the fire in which many other workers are feared to have been trapped.
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The bodies of two victims, identified as Trinadh and Venkatesh, were extricated from the premises, both of whom belong to Achyuthapuram in the city.
According to reports, usually, 30–50 workers would be there at the factory every shift. However, it is not clear how many people were at the factory when the fire broke out and how many escaped.
The exact cause of the fire has not been identified. Officials suspect that the number of victims could increase, but clarity would emerge only after the fire is controlled.
(This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.)
