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At least eight people were killed and several others went missing after a massive fire gutted two adjoining warehouses in South 24 Parganas on Kolkata’s outskirts. Rescue operations continue amid fears of more victims trapped inside

Telangana has witnessed three major fire accidents in the past eight months, claiming nearly 68 lives. Authorities have cited electrical short circuits and explosions as primary causes behind these tragedies.

The Abid Road police in Hyderabad have booked Batcha Furniture owner Satish Babu under Section 110 of the BNS Act for attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Authorities await detailed reports from multiple departments before filing a charge sheet in court.

An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.

Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.

A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.

Fire broke out in a ladies hostel in Alwal on Saturday night. Ten inmates were rushed to hospital after they became breathless due to smoke

Three people, including a bus driver, were killed after a private bus heading to Hyderabad hit a lorry and caught fire in Nandyal district following a tyre burst. Thirty-six passengers were evacuated, with four sustaining minor injuries

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation to tribal families affected by a fire accident in Kakinada district. Each affected family will receive Rs 25,000, new houses, and necessary support

Fire broke out in a plastic recycling unit in Katedan on Hyderabad outskirts. Thick plumes of smoke are emanating leading to palpable tension

A major fire at Thrissur Railway Station destroyed over 200 two-wheelers in the parking area near Platform No. 2. Firefighters contained the blaze within 30 minutes. Train services remained unaffected.

A student from Jangaon district died in a fire accident in Germany on New Year’s Day. Thokala Hruthik Reddy, who had gone abroad for higher studies, suffered fatal injuries after jumping from a building to escape the blaze.

A Krishnaveni School bus caught fire near RGIA police station while en route from Champapet to Shamshabad for a picnic. Thanks to the quick action of the driver, all students were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and pellet unit in Tata Nagar, Katedan, on Sunday morning. Firefighters controlled the blaze after two hours. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation

Fire broke out in a footwear making unit in Kamatipura leading to extensive loss in Hyderabad.

A fire triggered by a suspected short circuit broke out at a cotton mill in Turkawadagaon village of Kangti mandal early Sunday, destroying nearly 30 tonnes of cotton and machinery. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze, while losses are yet to be assessed

A fire triggered by an LPG leak broke out in a residential building in Nallakunta, Hyderabad, trapping a family of seven. Police and firefighters rescued all occupants, who were hospitalised due to smoke inhalation and are now safe.

A seven-year-old girl was killed and three others critically injured after a BNP leader’s house was allegedly locked and set on fire in Bangladesh’s Lakshmipur district, as police investigate amid rising violence in the country.

A fire early Sunday gutted a mobile phone shop in Gudivada, Krishna district, and spread to five nearby apparel stores, causing damage worth over Rs 1.2 crore. No injuries were reported, and police suspect a short circuit

A fire broke out at Shivam Technologies in Ameerpet on Wednesday, triggering panic among students and residents. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly. Preliminary reports point to battery explosions. Nearby coaching centres were evacuated as police launched an investigation into the incident.