Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at a furniture store in Nampally in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 24, with six persons feared to be trapped inside.
The fire occurred at Batcha Furniture Shop located on the ground floor of a four-storey building. The blaze was an accident, causing panic among residents.
After being alerted, the fire officials rushed to the furniture shop to put out the blaze using four fire engines.
Citing preliminary information, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig said six persons, including an autodriver, a watchman, his wife, and two children, are suspected to have been trapped inside.
Flames emanating from the building caused concern among the people. Unconfirmed reports said that there were 10-15 fire engines at the spot.
Traffic disrupted, public asked to postpone Numaish visit
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar also visited the site to supervise the rescue operation. Traffic in the area has come to a standstill, and the public has been advised to postpone their visit to Numaish to avoid inconvenience.
The CP added that although the fire has been brought under control, heavy smoke is making it difficult for the rescue personnel to go inside.
The victims are suspected to have been trapped on the second cellar and efforts are underway to reach them.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also expressed his concern over the incident and said that he has been in touch with officials on the ground. “I have also instructed AIMIM MLC Rahmath Baig to assist in any way possible. Praying for the safety of all those trapped inside,” he said in a post on X.
(With agency inputs)
