Short circuit triggers kitchen fire at Srikalahasti temple

UPDATE - follow-up to Minor fire at Srikalahasti temple kitchen contained, no major damage: An electrical short circuit caused a minor fire in the kitchen of the Srikalahastheeswara Swamy temple in Tirupati district.

What Happened

Ghee stored on a stove to make temple prasadam caught fire and spread across the hall. Kitchen workers first tried to put out the flames themselves. When the fire grew too large, they ran out of the building to safety.

Response

Temple staff used on-site fire safety equipment before professional fire personnel arrived and put out the fire. Authorities temporarily closed the queue line and stopped devotees from entering the temple until the area was safe. Executive officer B. K. Venkatesulu confirmed that no major damage took place during the incident.

Context

Temples handle large crowds and busy kitchens every day, making fire safety measures very important. Quick responses by staff and fire crews help keep historic religious sites safe.