Fire erupts at Vishwa Samudra Bio-Energy Plant in Nellore district - The HinduUpdated - September 11, 2026 07:36 pm IST - NELLORESmoke billows after a fire broke out at the Vishwa Samudra Bio-energy plant in Sarvepalli village, Venkatachalam mandal, SPSR Nellore district, on Friday | Photo Credit: HANDOUTA fire broke out at the Vishwa Samudra Bio-Energy Pvt. Ltd. fuel factory in Sarvepalli village, Venkatachalam mandal, SPSR Nellore district, on Friday (September 11, 2026). According to sources, the fire was reported at a storage tank, which completely burned the oil inside.Nellore District Fire Officer Srinivasa Reddy said that before the fire personnel could reach the plant, the workers used internal fire safety equipment to douse the flames. "The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained,” he added.The residents of nearby villages who noticed the flames contacted the officials, fearing that the fire might spread to their villages.Published - September 11, 2026 07:31 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }