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Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a building in Moghal Colony, Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, on Sunday, May 18.
The incident that is suspected to have been caused by a short-circuit in a G+3 floor + Pent house occurred at around 7:18 a.m.
Upon receiving the emergency call due to the fire, Hyderabad’s Chandrayangutta Fire Station dispatched a water tender with a crew to the location.
Firefighters doused the flames within 90 minutes. Their efforts also led to the rescue of 50 residents trapped inside the building.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
The investigation is going on to find the cause of the fire. Though initial reports suggest an electrical short-circuit as the likely trigger.
Residents are advised to exercise caution with electrical appliances and wiring to prevent such incidents in the future.
This post was last modified on May 18, 2025 3:39 pm