Panic as two autos catch fire at Narayanaguda petrol pump

Panic gripped a petrol station near YMCA in Narayanaguda after two auto-rickshaws caught fire. Alert staff contained the blaze before it reached fuel storage areas. One employee was injured while responding and is undergoing treatment

Hyderabad: Panic prevailed at a petrol station near YMCA in Narayanaguda after two auto-rickshaws reportedly caught fire on Thursday.

As per information available, an auto went up in flames while refuelling and the fire quickly spread to another vehicle parked adjacent to it.

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Alert bunk staff acted swiftly, preventing the blaze from reaching fuel storage areas and averting a potential major disaster.

During the incident, a staff member suffered injuries while attempting to contain the fire, and was shifted to a nearby hospital. His condition is said to be stable.

Fire safety measures and the prompt response of the staff helped bring the situation under control. No further casualties were reported.