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Fire engulfs power substation in Kishanganj, flames visible up to 50 km
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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A fierce blaze broke out at the West Pali power house in Kishanganj, Bihar, with flames reported to be visible from 40‑50 kilometres away. Fire‑fighting teams are on site controlling the fire.
A massive fire erupted at the power house of the West Pali power substation in Kishanganj district, Bihar, on Tuesday. Witnesses said the flames rose rapidly and could be seen from a distance of 40 to 50 kilometres, underscoring the intensity of the blaze.
Fire‑fighting squads from the district’s fire department arrived promptly and have been working to contain the inferno. As of the latest reports, no casualties or injuries have been confirmed, and the substation’s operational status remains uncertain.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting an initial assessment to determine the cause of the fire. The incident has disrupted power supply to nearby villages, and restoration efforts are expected to take several hours.
Officials have urged residents to avoid the vicinity for safety reasons and have asked the public to report any suspicious activity that could be related to the incident.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and the investigation progresses.
Fire‑fighting squads from the district’s fire department arrived promptly and have been working to contain the inferno. As of the latest reports, no casualties or injuries have been confirmed, and the substation’s operational status remains uncertain.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting an initial assessment to determine the cause of the fire. The incident has disrupted power supply to nearby villages, and restoration efforts are expected to take several hours.
Officials have urged residents to avoid the vicinity for safety reasons and have asked the public to report any suspicious activity that could be related to the incident.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and the investigation progresses.