Fire Incident at SVS Chemical Industries.
Jan 2, 2026
INCIDENT SUMMARY
A fire incident occurred at SVS Chemical Industries Limited (Pharma Unit) located near Atchutapurm in Anakapalle district, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026.
INCIDENT DETAILS
Location: SVS Chemical Industries, Atchutapurm, Anakapalle District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date & Time: Saturday Evening, January 3, 2026
Facility Type: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit
Number of Workers on Duty: Approximately 14 workers
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
The fire broke out in the centrifugal unit of the chemical manufacturing facility and subsequently spread to another operational unit of the plant. The incident resulted in thick flames engulfing the surrounding areas, creating a significant fire hazard within the facility.
PERSONNEL RESPONSE
Upon discovering the fire, all 14 workers present at the facility immediately evacuated and fled from the premises. No personnel were trapped or injured during the evacuation process.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Fire service personnel were immediately deployed to the incident site. Fire tenders responded promptly and successfully extinguished the blaze. The fire was brought under control and completely doused by emergency responders.
CASUALTIES & INJURIES
Zero Casualties: No fatalities reported
Zero Injuries: No personnel injuries or casualties reported
INVESTIGATION & FOLLOW-UP
Authorities, including:
- Factory Inspector
- Revenue Department Officials
- Police Department Officials
are scheduled to conduct a detailed investigation to determine the root causes of the fire incident.
OFFICIAL RESPONSE
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has ordered an official inquiry into the incident to establish the exact reasons for the fire mishap and has directed officials to implement preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
CONTEXT
This incident follows a similar fire accident that occurred at a pharma unit at JNPC (Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City) under Parawada police station limits in Anakapalle district in January 2025. That incident also resulted in zero casualties.
KEY LESSONS
The successful evacuation of all personnel demonstrates the importance of emergency response protocols and worker awareness. The swift response by fire service personnel highlights the critical role of emergency preparedness and rapid response capabilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION
- Implement comprehensive fire safety management systems in pharma units
- Conduct regular fire safety audits and risk assessments
- Ensure proper maintenance of fire suppression systems and equipment
- Conduct regular fire drills and emergency evacuation training for all personnel
- Enforce strict process safety management for chemical operations
- Review and strengthen fire detection and alarm systems
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