Rajkot: Three workers suffered burns after a fire broke out at the scrapyard of Himay Steel near Sai Baba Circle in Kotharia area of Rajkot on Sunday evening.The injured were identified as Mangesh Tilakram (18), Jagat Ramkuvar (38) and Pradeep Ramkuvar (18), all reportedly residents of Uttar Pradesh. They were rushed to civil hospital in a 108 ambulance for treatment.According to preliminary investigations, the fire was suspected to have started while empty mosquito and insecticide spray cans were being compressed in a scrap-processing machine. The flames spread to the machine, stored scrap material and electrical wiring inside the yard.After receiving information about the incident, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s fire brigade rushed to the spot.During the operation, the fire brigade managed to save property worth an estimated Rs 3.7 lakh.Aji Dam police personnel were also present at the scene. Officials said the exact cause of fire would be established after a detailed investigation.
