Hyderabad: A fire broke out on Thursday in amulti-storied commercial complex and also spread to two adjoining buildings in Secunderabad.
The incident occurred between 10:00 am and 10:30 am No casualties have been reported.
However, at least six people were trapped on top of the building when the fire broke out. They were trying to get away from the fire and reached upstairs for safety.
Six fire tenders have been fighting to douse the flames for more than four hours.
Along with the fire department, ACP Venugopala Reddy and his team reached the spot to control the situation.
Five fire brigades started rescue operations to control the fire and rescue people with the help of a crane.
The fire broke out in the five-storied building housing Deccan Sports Store and some other shops at Nallagutta.
A thick cloud of smoke engulfed the building, making the rescue operation difficult. Two firemen took ill due to the smoke and were rushed to a hospital.
Meanwhile, there is a traffic block as the area is surrounded by thick smoke and passersby.
State Animal Husbandry minister T Srinivas Yadav, who rushed to the spot, was supervising rescue and relief work.
The Minister said stringent action would be taken against illegal warehouses in the midst of residential areas as they were posing a risk to people’s lives.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and an investigation is underway.
(With inputs from IANS).
