Caught On Cam | Andhra Man's Beedi Break Leads To Fire, Several Shops Damaged

In a shocking accident from Andhra Pradesh’s Anantpur, a man’s beedi break became the reason behind several shops being damaged due to fire. The incident was captured on CCTV camera where flames of fire was seen fuming after the man lit a beedi and threw the burning matchstick on the ground.

The incident occurred at Kalyanadurgam town around 11:30 am on Wednesday morning and swift action of the local residents helped save further damage.

As per media reports, a man had reportedly bought five litres of petrol from a fuel station but while he was driving the two-wheeler, the container started leaking and petrol spilled onto the road. Several shops were located on this road and many vehicles were parked there.

In the CCTV footage two men were seen chatting near a shop and just in front of them a stream of petrol was spotted. While having a conversation, one of them lights a beedi and throws away the burning matchstick which falls into the pool of petrol and instantly sets the area ablaze. The men then start running away from the area with the vehicles to ensure their safety. Several shops and vehicles were damaged in the fire.