NTPC Limited Talcher Kaniha
Unit 2 and Unit 3 fire
Date:- 06.04.24 i.e on 06.04.2024 at about 8:10 AM a fire was reported in
conveyor belt 15 A & 15 B along with at coal transfer point (TP) 16
located between Unit 2 and Unit 3. The fire call was quickly
responded by the CISF Fire Wing and Plant Disaster Team . The
fire has been doused fully.
No person has received any injury apart from minor first aid to 1
CISF personnel during fire fighting.
As a precautionary measure Unit 3 of 500 MW was taken under
shutdown for brief time to contain the fire however the same will
be brought on bar shortly. All other units are normal.
The root cause of fire and damage is being assessecd and
necessary repair work will be started soon.
We appreciate the timely help received from all quarters of State
and District Administration including Police and Fire, and also
thank all nearby industries for extending timely support.
