Nagpur,There has been a
fire accident in the Central Ammunition Depot at Pulgaon wherein fire broke out
in the depot in the early hours of the morning today.
CAD, Pulgaon is located at about 115 Km from Nagpur, in Maharashtra. The depot
is spread over an area of more than 7000 acres and is an important ammunition
depot of the Indian Army. It stores a variety of ammunition in numerous
sheds located in the depot. As per initial reports, the fire started in one of
the sheds at approximately 0100h this morning, and immediate action was taken
by the fire fighting parties and Quick Reaction Teams located in the depot by
putting the fire fighting mechanism into place as per the laid down procedures.
This restricted the fire to one shed only which contained highly sensitive
ammunition.
The fire has been completely doused and situation brought under control.
However, in our efforts to douse the fire, 02 Officers and 14 personnel
(to include one Army Jawan and 13 civilian fire fighting staff) lost their
lives and 02 officers and 15 Personnel (to include nine Army Jawans and six
civilian fire fighting staff) were injured. The injured personnel have been
evacuated to Multi Speciality Hospital, Wardha (35 Km from Pulgaon) and are
undergoing medical treatment. The medical condition of the injured personnel is
reported to be stable. Army medical teams have been moved from Pune to provide
specialist medical attention.
The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Actions to assess the
damage are in progress. An inquiry has been ordered by the Army.
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, COAS and senior defence officials have visited the site
to take stock and review the situation.
We express deep condolences to the families of the brave hearts who have lost
their lives while protecting and securing the important ammunition depot.
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