Hyderabad: A major fire broke out engulfing shops near the Farooq Nagar bus stand in Falaknuma, Hyderabad, on Monday, March 16.
Thick smoke billowed, and raging fire rose as locals tried to extinguish the blaze. Around eight small shops, including furniture raw materials shops, an auto repair shop and a plastic shop and a mattress godown, came under the fire.
Short circuit is suspected as the reason behind the accident.
On information, personnel from two fire brigades, one from Chandrayangutta, reached the spot and brought the fire under control.
No casualties have been reported, though there is heavy property damage.
This post was last modified on March 16, 2026 5:25 pm