Currey Road blaze: Sprinklers didn't start working when the fire broke out, say residents

Preliminary report says while firefighting system at One Avighna Park was functional, sprinklers, other systems were set on low pressure

The fire broke out at the society on October 22. File pics

The police’s initial probe in the fire that broke out at Currey Road’s One Avighna Park on October 22 has revealed that the firefighting system was working but it was set on low pressure. While there were conflicting statements from residents on whether the fire alarm went off, almost all of those questioned said the sprinklers did not work. However, the cops said that the Fire Brigade was yet to file the report, which will reveal the exact cause of the incident.

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