Two ATMs Destroyed in Fire at Jogipet Vegetable Market in Telangana
A fire broke out at the vegetable market in Jogipet town of Sangareddy district, Telangana, during the early hours of Friday, damaging two ATM machines and causing panic among residents in the surrounding area.
According to local reports, people nearby noticed the fire after the security alarms of the ATM facilities were triggered. Flames had spread around the machines before emergency services were alerted.
Firefighters quickly reached the location and worked to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control before it could spread to nearby shops and residential properties.
Both ATM machines were severely damaged in the incident. Bank officials are now examining the machines to determine the extent of the damage and whether cash stored inside the ATMs was affected.
Police have also begun an investigation into the incident. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to establish how the fire started. The exact cause of the blaze has not yet been officially confirmed.
The incident created considerable concern among people living and working around the vegetable market, particularly because of the proximity of residential structures and other commercial establishments.
Authorities are continuing to assess the property damage, while further details about the cause of the fire and any financial loss are expected after the investigation and inspection by the concerned banks.
