A major fire broke out early Saturday morning at a scrap factory located in Pellakuru Colony on First Street, Kovur, in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. The blaze, intensified by stored iron scrap and plastic waste, rapidly consumed large portions of the facility, sending dense plumes of smoke across surrounding residential areas.
Emergency response teams, including local police and firefighters, arrived promptly at the scene and began efforts to contain the flames. While the fire has not yet been fully extinguished, authorities are working to prevent its spread to nearby structures.
Preliminary observations suggest the fire may have originated from either an electrical malfunction or an external trigger, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Residents have been advised to steer clear of the area as safety measures and damage assessments continue.