Fri Mar 07 09:29:17 UTC 2025: ## Kailasagiri Ropeway Temporarily Shut After Fire Accident
**VISAKHAPATNAM, March 7, 2025** – A fire broke out near the Kailasagiri ropeway in Visakhapatnam on Friday morning, prompting authorities to suspend aerial tram services as a precautionary measure. Thick flames engulfed the area, causing panic among locals.
Firefighters quickly responded and extinguished the blaze. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, some workers speculate that burning waste and tires may have been the source. VMRDA Chairman Pranav Gopal has initiated an inquiry into the incident. The ropeway remains closed until further notice.
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