Fridge blast, fire at cafe and petrol pump: 4 fire mishaps hit Hyderabad in a day; no casualties
With Hyderabad reporting multiple fire incidents within a span of hours, residents were gripped with fear over safety lapses and rising mishaps
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Fridge blast, fire at cafe and petrol pump: 4 fire mishaps hit Hyderabad in a day; no casualties
Hyderabad: The city witnessed a series of fire mishaps on Thursday, triggering panic in different areas. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in any of the incidents. Fire department officials responded swiftly, preventing major damage and ensuring public safety.
With Hyderabad reporting multiple fire incidents within a span of hours, residents were gripped with fear over safety lapses and rising mishaps in residential and commercial areas.
Major fire breaks out at a rubber factory in Katedan Industrial Area
The day began with a major fire breaking out at a rubber factory in Katedan Industrial Area in the early hours of Thursday. The factory manufactures car mats and other rubber products. Fire tenders from nearby stations rushed to the spot and firefighting operations were launched.
Thick smoke engulfed the premises, forcing authorities to cordon off the area. The Mailardevpally police and Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams assisted in the operations. The cause of the fire is yet to be established.
Refrigerator explosion triggers house fire in Sanath Nagar
Early on Thursday, a fire broke out in a house at Raja Nagar, Sanathnagar, reportedly due to a refrigerator explosion. Occupants said they heard a loud blast before flames erupted.
Fire tenders and Disaster Response Force teams rushed to the spot and contained the fire. Officials suspect a compressor explosion triggered the mishap. Further investigation is underway.
Car catches fire at petrol pump in Mailardevpally
Panic spread at a petrol pump in Mailardevpally on Thursday evening after a car suddenly caught fire. Police said the vehicle, after refuelling, caught fire while exiting the pump premises.
The alert driver, Sudarshan, noticed flames and immediately drove out to the roadside, preventing a potential disaster. Petrol pump staff quickly used extinguishers to douse the fire. The cause is yet to be ascertained.
Fire breaks out in CafƩ Coffee Day kitchen
In SR Nagar, a fire broke out in the kitchen of CafƩ Coffee Day located in a multi-storey complex.
Only a few customers were present at the time and none were injured. Staff noticed smoke and flames, alerted the fire department and police, who rushed to the spot and doused the fire immediately. The cause is being investigated.
