Sangareddy: A three-acre mango orchard was gutted in a fire in the early hours of Tuesday on the outskirts of Peddareddipet village in Pulkal mandal of Sangareddy district.
According to reports, locals noticed huge flames erupting from the orchard and immediately alerted the police and fire department. Fire engines were rushed to the spot, and personnel managed to bring the blaze under control.
In the fire, mango, guava and coconut plantations, along with the drip irrigation pipeline system, were completely damaged. The owners estimated the property loss at around Rs 10 lakh.
Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Preliminary information suggests that Sudharshan, an animal caretaker and native of Muddaipet village, allegedly set fire to the orchard intentionally.
Further details are awaited.
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