Koshagumuda: Due to a short circuit, the sugarcane crusher machine belonging to farmer Ganesh Mali of Kondapuri village in Koshagumuda block was completely destroyed in a fire. Along with the machine, a thatched shed used for making jaggery and a storage cot were also gutted.
The fire reportedly started from a short circuit in the nearby 11 kV electric wire near his sugarcane field. As a result, the sugarcane crushing motor machine, the thatched house, and the storage cot were completely burned. Farmer Ganesh estimates the loss to be around Rs 2 lakh.
Firefighters from Koshagumuda reached the spot and brought the fire under control. The villagers have demanded that the government provide compensation and support to the affected farmer
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