A tractor caught fire during welding operations at a sugarcane factory in Dharbandora, reportedly due to a short circuit, officials said.
The Ponda Fire Station responded promptly to the emergency, ensuring that the blaze was quickly contained. No injuries were reported, and the factory premises remained safe, with minimal damage confined to the tractor.
Authorities have advised factory management to review safety protocols during welding and other high-risk operations to prevent similar incidents in the future.