Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at Bansilalpet residence; No casualties reported

Police sources stated that the fire, originating from the electric switchboard panel, quickly spread to the furniture, household electronics, and other belongings while the residents were away.

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a house at Hamali Basti in Bansilalpet on Friday. No casualties were reported. A short circuit was suspected to be the cause of the fire.

Police sources said the fire from the electric switch board panel spread to the furniture and household electronics and other goods, in the absence of the residents.

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The neighbours noticed fire emerging from the house and immediately alerted the police and fire department, reached the spot within a few minutes and doused the fire.

The total worth of the damaged property was being estimated, officials said.

The Gandhi Nagar police are investigating.