The blaze originated around 6:30 am on the ground floor of the building, which houses several jewellery shops, and quickly spread to the upper floors
Hyderabad: A major fire broke out early Sunday morning at a three-storey building in Gulzar Houz near the historic Charminar, leaving several people dead and injured.
As per reports, atleast 17 people were killed in the mishap.
The blaze originated around 6:30 am on the ground floor of the building, which houses several jewellery shops, and quickly spread to the upper floors. Although the shops were unoccupied at the time, multiple families residing in rooms above were trapped inside.
Fire tenders from Moghalpura and Gowliguda stations were immediately dispatched. Due to inadequate access to the building, firefighters had to climb adjacent structures to reach the blaze and evacuate those inside. Officials confirmed that at least five individuals were rescued by fire personnel, while several more were found unconscious and rushed to nearby hospitals.
CM expresses shock
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed senior officials to take all necessary measures to rescue those trapped in the building. According to a Fire department official, they received a call at around 6.30 am and rushed to the spot. Several people were found unconscious and shifted to various hospitals. After visiting the site, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy told media: “Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only.”
Some children are among the dead, he said.
An AIMIM legislator at the spot told media that as per initial reports about 20 people were taken to hospitals.
An official release from the CMO said directions were issued to immediately shift the injured to hospitals and ensure proper medical treatment. (With inputs from Agencies)
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