Panic after four fire incidents rock Hyderabad; 15 students evacuated from Srinivasa Boy's Hostel
K. Chandrashekar, a senior fire official at the Assembly Fire Station, said an electrical short circuit might have caused the fire
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 21 Oct 2023 4:56 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Panic gripped people after four separate fire incidents rocked Hyderabad on Friday.
On Friday evening, a fire broke out in Srinivasa Boy's Hostel. It quickly engulfed two floors of the building.
Fire broke out on the 2nd floor of a hostel near Kamineni hospital at King Koti in Hyderabad.
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Fire tenders on the spot to douse the flames.
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Fifteen inmates were quickly evacuated from the premises. The hostel, designed to accommodate 30 individuals had fewer occupants due to the Dasara vacations.
Four fire tenders and a snorkel vehicle were rushed to the scene to douse the flames. K. Chandrashekar, a senior fire official at the Assembly Fire Station, said an electrical short circuit might have caused the fire. He said the investigation is on to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Another fire incident occurred near Gate no 5 of the Telangana High Court. A garbage dump caught fire causing panic among the panic. Quick action by a fire services team successfully extinguished the flames, preventing any potential danger to the surroundings.
A car caught fire in Kompally on Friday afternoon. Fortunately, the occupants managed to escape unharmed, thanks to their quick response and the assistance of the local authorities.
In Secunderabad's Palika Bazaar shopping complex, a lady's emporium also caught fire around 8:40 a.m. In less than an hour, two fire tenders from Secunderabad managed to extinguish the blaze.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the material within the store was gutted. It is believed that the ignition of gunny bags used for packing materials caused the fire. Thick smoke caught the attention of passersby who alerted the fire and police departments.
The rapid response of the fire brigade and the vigilance of citizens in alerting the authorities undoubtedly played a crucial role in preventing more damage and potential harm.
“It's important to remain cautious so that such incidents are averted,” said K Chandrashekhar.
