"fire-accident"

Dikshit Abhishek, a priest from Uttar Pradesh, had been serving at the temple for some time. In preparation for the Karthika Pournami celebrations, he was cleaning the temple's sanctum sanctorum with a chemical cleaner.

Officials say the blaze was brought under control after extensive efforts involving several fire tenders brought in from nearby cities and towns

Some combustible material came in contact with the lamps and is suspected to have triggered the fire

The girl aged 16 years, along with her grandparents, Mohan Lal and Usha Rani, were present on the first floor of their house and making arrangements for Deepavali, when the fire broke out

The deceased workers were identified as V. Srivalli, 42, and G. Sunitha, 35. Five others who were critically injured were admitted to Tanuku Government Hospital. Nine workers escaped with minor injuries.

The couple and a family member Shruti were present in the house when fire started while the family was busy preparing food

The tragic incident took place at Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple in Nileshwaram just after Monday midnight when more than 1500 people were assembled at the temple for the traditional Theyyam festival.

According to information available, crackers that were stored in the wholesale shop also caught fire and added to the fire.

The fire officials claimed that the incident was caused by an electrical short circuit, leading to a rapid spread of flames

The fire was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short-circuit here on Sunday. Value of the property damaged is yet to be assessed.

According to police officials, blaze was confined to electric wiring and installations in shop at ground floor and spread to the upper floor

According to police officials, a short circuit is suspected to be the reason for the fire accident

On being alerted, technicians from Bhagyanagar Gas Limited and personnel from the Fire Department and local police rushed to the spot

Upon receiving information, police and personnel of the Fire Department rushed to the spot and extinguished the flames

He was said to have suffered 90 percent burns as he doused himself with diesel and set himself ablaze at his residence under the influence of alcohol.

Four workers of Synergene Active Ingredients Private Limited were injured in the flash fire when they were mixing chemicals on August 23

Timely response from authorities averted a major disaster when a fire broke out at the famous Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad on Friday. Initial reports suggest that a short circuit led to the fire.

The fire broke out a warehouse where mobile phones and batteries were stored in huge number.

According to locals, fire started on second floor of a building, which housed an apparel store and subsequently spread to top floors

A fire broke out in a house in Paidipalli of Velgatoor mandal on Tuesday. A short-circuit was suspected to be the main reason for the fire accident.