Hyderabad: Twin fire incidents trigger panic, no casualties reported

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

Hyderabad:  Two separate fire incidents were reported in Hyderabad late on Saturday night, one at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and another at a residential apartment building in Mehdipatnam.
No casualties or injuries were reported in either incident. The first incident occurred at a footwear godown in Shastripuram in Mailardevpally.

According to preliminary information, the fire spread rapidly through the godown after it broke out, prompting residents to alert the Fire Department. Firefighters rushed to the spot and managed to contain the blaze before it spread to nearby buildings.

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The fire caused extensive damage to the footwear stock stored inside the godown. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

In the second incident, a major fire broke out on the fifth floor of FHASS Residency, opposite Madina Masjid in Vijaya Nagar Colony. Thick smoke engulfed the upper floors of the building, causing panic among residents.

Fire fighters reached the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the apartment. Three fire tenders were pressed into service.

Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by a short circuit. Police and fire department officials are investigating both incidents to ascertain the exact causes of the fires.