Machkund Hydroelectric Project Fire Incident
Sector: Hydro • Location: Koraput, Odisha, India
Source: The Times of India
A major fire broke out at the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Koraput district, specifically inside the turbine section, causing panic and critically affecting four employees due to suffocation. Rescue and firefighting operations are ongoing, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Koraput, Odisha, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | A major fire broke out at the Machkund Hydroelectric Project in Koraput district, specifically inside the turbine section, causing panic and critically affecting four employees due to suffocation. Rescue and firefighting operations are ongoing, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
City | Koraput |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-05-26 |
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