Loss Incidence Report Sridhar N

Name of the Unit: Nuziveedu seed factory, Inkollu(Prakasam)

Industry/Occupancy: Cotton Seed Factory.
Type of Loss: Fire.
Source of Information : https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2015-01-19/Fire-at-Nuziveedu-seeds-in-
Prakasam/126798
Date & Time of Loss: Jan 19th, 2015 & 11:45 PM IST.
Reported Loss: No Causalities.
Description of Loss:
A Huge fire accident occurred in Nuziveedu seed factory in Inkollu village of Prakasam district. The fire growing by the minute as the
cotton bags were caught in the flames.

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Fire Fighting Challenges:

1. The Fire Spread quickly because of Hazardous chemicals are using.

2. the entire area was engulfed in smoke.
3. Fire tenders are likely to douse flames.

Probable Cause of Loss: Information is not Available.

Preventive Measures:
1. Wiring and installations should comply with NFPA 70.
2. Electrical cables should be properly installed through cable trays and steel conduits.
3. Electrical inspection should be done at regular intervals.
4. Smoke detectors should be installed in the premises as per IS 2189(2008).
5. Fire extinguishers should be installed as per IS 2190:1992.
6. Combustible materials should not be stored close to electrical panels and switch boxes.
7. General storage practice has to be followed as per NFPA 1.
8. Stacks of materials should be stored in a way that it would prevent fire spread to all the materials.
9. Sprinkler system should be installed as per NFPA 13.
10. CCTV cameras should be installed in the premises to monitor suspicious activities.
11. Industrial light fittings to be installed in the warehouse as per IS 1913.
12. Stacks of cotton bales should be stored as per IS 3079:1990.
13. Housekeeping should be done more frequently to maintain no fluffs are accumulated either in floors, roofs, electrical panels and
machineries.
14. Water spray system should be installed in the cotton godown for firefighting purpose.
15. Godowns storing cotton bales should be preferably 6m away from the processing blocks.
16. Fire hydrant system with adequate water capacity should be maintained as per IS 3844.