India, April 30 -- A grass fire broke out in Talwade on Tuesday afternoon damaging seven power lines of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) - four of 22kV and three of 33kV and affecting supply to around 4,500 industrial consumers. Talwade MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) and a water supply scheme were also hit, said officials.

According to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), the fire began around 3.45pm and spread quickly, reaching a stream near a hill and burning the power lines passing nearby. Power to around 1,800 consumers was restored within two hours using alternative systems. Work to restore supply to the remaining 2,700 industries, including th...