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Despite monsoon rains, Hyderabad continues to face a high risk of fire accidents due to faulty wiring, poor maintenance, and negligence. Officials warn that moisture increases the chance of electrical short circuits and urge building owners, industries, and citizens to maintain fire safety equipment.
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Panic spreads in Bholakpur as fire breaks out in a godown housing plastic. Fire spread to nearby shops and residences too. Fire fighters are struggling to contain the fire
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Two fire incidents in Hyderabad saw a house blaze in Red Hills caused by an AC short circuit and a major fire at a chemical storage unit in Jeedimetla, triggering evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.
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A major fire broke out at a two-storey textile shop in Bandlaguda, Rajendranagar, causing heavy property loss. No casualties were reported. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
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Several fire accidents were reported across Hyderabad in recent days, including incidents in Katedan, Pragathi Nagar and Jubilee Hills. Officials attribute the blazes to rising temperatures and electrical faults, urging businesses to follow fire safety measures.
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A fire mishap in a mobile shop store left many new phones destroyed. Fire was contained by the fire brigade which rushed to the spot.
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TGFSL has issued a clarification after a fire broke out on its first floor, damaging the computer forensic lab, training hall, and other facilities. Authorities assured that most forensic evidence and case property remain safe.
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Yet another fire accident was reported in Hyderabad from Vijayanagar colony. However, there were no casualties and fire was contained immediately
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Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection
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A fire triggered by a cylinder blast at a nightclub in North Goa killed 23 people, mostly staff members. Authorities said the venue lacked fire safety compliance and ordered an inquiry, safety audits and action against the club management and officials.
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During Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, over 70 people, mostly children, sustained eye injuries from firecrackers. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated most patients on an outpatient basis, while a few were admitted for observation and potential surgical intervention.
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At least 47 people, including 20 children, were injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, most due to firecracker accidents. Four fire incidents were also reported across the city, causing significant property loss but no casualties, officials said.
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The district saw 110 fire accidents in 2024-25 financial year, say officials; property worth over Rs 3 crore reduced to ashes in last three years
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The deadliest nightclub fire in US history killed 492 people at Boston's Cocoanut Grove club in November 1942
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On noticing smoke emanating out of the tyres, the lorry driver stopped the vehicle on the roadside immediately
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Authorities told to submit a report to the State government on safety arrangements in the market, says Agriculture Minister
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According to officials, so far no casualties have been reported; the cause of fire is yet to be ascertained
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Commercial establishments are supposed to adhere to certain rules to tackle fire mishaps and prevent human loss.
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A significant increase was noticed in the fire related incidents in Telangana with 7,368 fire mishaps reported in the year 2022 as against 6,675 in the year 2021
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During the upcoming dry weather conditions, which are likely to prevail till June, fire experts in Hyderabad have urged people to be cautious and follow basic rules
