8 Injured in Fire at Ambey Steel Rod Company in Banke
Summary
Eight people were injured in a fire at Ambey Steel Rod Company in Janki Rural Municipality-5, Banke after a short circuit sparked the blaze in the company’s furnaces early this morning. Two of the injured were referred to Lucknow, India for further treatment after being taken first to Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj.
Key Points
- A fire broke out at Ambey Steel Rod Company in Janki Rural Municipality-5, Baksipur, Banke, at around 5:40 AM due to a short circuit in the melting furnaces.
- Eight people were injured, including five from Banke and three from Bahraich district in India.
- The injured were taken to Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, and two were later referred to Lucknow for further treatment.
- The fire was brought under control by 8:15 AM with help from fire engines, police, armed police, and local residents.
